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This study examines the dynamics of fringe land invasion in Birbir Town southern Ethiopia by adopting a descriptive survey design with both qualitative and quantitative data analyses Primary data were acquired through a household survey key informant interviews focus group discussions and observa
This article explores the connection between Smart Growth and the decolonization of urban growth management in Egypt examining the impact of former colonial influence on present urban policy and practices Drawing insights from the urbanization of Egyptian desert areas before and after the New Urb
The COVID19 pandemic disrupted the world order from the beginning of 2020 to the end of 2022 The COVID19 pandemic has had a significant impact on changes in healthy living practices such as decreased physical exercise and increased stress compromising psychological wellbeing The psychological imp
There is a noticeable dearth of empirical studies on the mediating role of travel behaviour on the influence of residential density on traffic congestion in developing countries particularly in Zimbabwe To address this gap this study examined the effect of residential density on traffic congestio
As urbanization accelerates sustainable approaches are necessary to counter the adverse environmental impacts The study investigates the multifaceted challenges of Lagos City due to urbanization and evaluates the effectiveness of sustainable urban development in tackling these problems It employe
Sustainable rural development is a challenging issue considering the pressure of change brought by the demands of globalisation and intensified tourism activities in rural vernacular settlements While studies in this field often focus on historical centres research on the distinctive urban and ar
Promoting positive mental health is of utmost importance especially in todays urban context as recognized by the World Health Organization However the scarcity of green spaces in urban areas presents challenges for fostering a connection with nature To address this gap this study investigates the
Rapid urbanization has led to the influx of people into urban areas as people seek better life opportunities This migration has however largely not been planned resulting in population explosions in the cities Relying on existing research on the topic and government reports this study finds that
Urban displacements are a major challenge for the economic and social development of the city and are a sign of the quality of life They are defined by less congestion less pollution congestion and urban sprawl In Algeria the new urban policies are seen as the beginning of a positive transformati