In this phase, to classify the state of the territory (อาณาเขต หรือแนวความคิด) with the purpose of determining growth limits, the multitude of sources an the different methodologies applied. The DPSIR is used (Drive, Pressure, State, Impact and Response). The system of indicators is developed with the purpose of understanding and becoming aware of the variables that can measure capacity thresholds. There are two types of thresholds: objective limit and subjective limit.