A Landscape Design Proposal and Green Area Change Detection in Ranya District Using Geoinformatics

   Greenery area within Ranya district, Sulaimani-Iraq, had been fluctuated historically because of conflicts, population increase, and many other factors ultimately upland urbanization had been expanded. The study examines the spatial dynamics of vegetation in Ranya's various metropolitan zones over a thirty-year period (1994–2024) using remote sensing technologies and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Despite the continuous with notable growth observed between 2014 and 2024. The results clearly reflect the important of incorporate geospatial technology in supporting sustainable landscape design and urban planning. Whereas, community involvement and efficient policies do preserve and expand green area and improve urban quality of life. The Ronaki garden, a 7,012 m² public garden in Ranya, highlights the importance of urban greenery in the area. The current study's objective is to assess the town's greenery conditions and confirm that the garden is in right place according to original designed, planned and delineated area. Objectives of the project is to establish a garden scientifically with urban furniture, hard and soft landscape features, and adequate accessibility for various user groups. GIS analysis, soil analysis, meteorological data, and landscape evaluation were applied. Results were for the first time in the town, demonstrate a significant level of modernity in key garden elements, including seating, irrigation systems, shaded areas, comfortable spots, and raising up to greenery. The project will be a baseline to create a contemporary master plan after segmenting Ranya city into multiple zones then proposing size and area for each greenery in every zone. The study also identifies the best plants to grow in urban areas.