Urban Development of an Eco-Industrial City, Om Yai Municipality, Nakhon Pathom Province
Abstract
The objective of this research is to analyze the problems and potential of the area,
as well as the changes that will occur from the expansion of industries and the influx of
immigrant populations in the large urban area of Om Yai. It also aims to propose ideas
and strategies for the development of an environmentally-friendly industrial city that can
accommodate green industries alongside the community. This research is of both
qualitative and quantitative nature, using mixed research methods. Qualitative research is
based on document analysis while quantitative research is based on surveys. The data
was collected through in-depth questionnaires.
The results of the study show that the municipality of Om Yai has the potential to
develop into an environmentally-friendly industrial city due to the high concentration of
industries that coexist with trade and agricultural communities. This potential can be used
to promote and develop environmentally-friendly industries, coupled with the
development of quality residential areas to support future expansion and changes.
Therefore, the research proposes a development plan with five dimensions:
physical/infrastructure dimension, economic dimension, social dimension, environmental
dimension, and management dimension