Urban architecture, design, development and planning
Assessment of the spatial pattern, nature, and growth drivers in selected peri-urban areas

P. Shehu; L.S. Rikko; M.B. Azi; D.B. Bawa; A.Y. Taimako

Volume 8, Issue 2 , April 2023, , Pages 195-214

https://doi.org/10.22034/IJHCUM.2023.02.04

Abstract
  BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: One of the fascinating and complex realities of global development in the 21st century is urbanization. The present study focused on appraising the spatial pattern, nature, and growth drivers in selected peri-urban areas of Jos Metropolis. Accuracy assessment and classification ...  Read More

Urban architecture, design, development and planning
Monitoring urban growth and changes in land use and land cover: a strategy for sustainable urban development

P. Shehu; L.S. Rikko; M.B. Azi

Volume 8, Issue 1 , January 2023, , Pages 111-126

https://doi.org/10.22034/IJHCUM.2023.01.09

Abstract
  BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Recently, Jos Metropolis, Nigeria is witnessing a strong trend toward urban growth and expansion. This phenomenon has impacted Land Use/Land Cover and efficient management of land. This paper evaluated urban growth and changes in Land Use /Land Cover and examined the land use ...  Read More