UrbanMatrix - A QGIS Plugin

Spatial classification using the Matrix Method, built for urban & environmental analysis.

Overview

UrbanMatrix is a plugin for QGIS that brings automation and structure to the Matrix Method, a technique used for environmental and urban classification. It enables users to assess building density and other spatial indicators through a user-friendly interface, integrating real geospatial data and applying a customizable classification pipeline.

Features

📐 Grid Generation

Create analysis grids from any raster or map extent.

🏙️ Building Footprint Integration

Download and analyze Microsoft building footprints.

🎨 Auto Styling

Applies intuitive styling to grid and building layers.

🧮 Matrix Method Logic

Classify risk levels (Low, Moderate, High, NoData) based on spatial coverage.

🔄 GUI-Driven Workflow

Run the full analysis via an intuitive QGIS interface.

🧠 Python + QGIS

Built using PyQt, PyQGIS, and GeoPandas.

How It Works

  1. The user selects a raster or map area and generates a custom grid.
  2. Buildings can be downloaded or imported to run automated spatial analysis.
  3. Each grid cell is classified based on coverage percentage.
  4. The plugin assigns a risk score using Matrix Method logic.
  5. Results are automatically visualized and ready to export.

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Want to Know More?

Feel free to reach out or explore the plugin in the QGIS repository.

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