2023
DOI: 10.23917/forgeo.v37i1.18068
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Spatial Matrices of Urban Expansion in Lafia, North-Central Nigeria

Samuel Medayese,
Hangwelani Hope Magidimisha-Chipungu,
Lovemore Chipungu

Abstract: Rapid urbanisation in African cities has caused considerable problems by hindering their ability to meet infrastructure and service needs, resulting in rising land-use consumption. This study examines how land use/land cover change in Lafia, a city in North-central Nigeria, has impacted the city's boundaries between 1999 and 2019 and includes a projection using GIS simulation of land use/ land cover to 2029. The methodology includes remote sensing techniques, spatiotemporal analysis of geographical measurement… Show more

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“…River borders themselves are one of the green open space categories which can ecologically help enhance the quality of groundwater, avoid flooding, help lessen air pollution and decrease the temperature of an area. Apart from that, the river border area is also a conservation area and improves the visuality and aesthetics of the city [17]. The city of Sragen itself has several rivers that flow through the entire city, and many of the boundaries of the rivers themselves are found and guarded by both the government and the community itself.…”
Section: Green Open Space At the River Bordermentioning
confidence: 99%
“…River borders themselves are one of the green open space categories which can ecologically help enhance the quality of groundwater, avoid flooding, help lessen air pollution and decrease the temperature of an area. Apart from that, the river border area is also a conservation area and improves the visuality and aesthetics of the city [17]. The city of Sragen itself has several rivers that flow through the entire city, and many of the boundaries of the rivers themselves are found and guarded by both the government and the community itself.…”
Section: Green Open Space At the River Bordermentioning
confidence: 99%