Journal of
Geography and Regional Planning

  • Abbreviation: J. Geogr. Reg. Plann.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2070-1845
  • DOI: 10.5897/JGRP
  • Start Year: 2008
  • Published Articles: 395

Full Length Research Paper

Transit oriented development in medium cities in Africa: Experiences from Kisumu, Kenya

George M. Onyango
  • George M. Onyango
  • School of Planning and Architecture, Maseno University, Kenya.
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Fredrick O. Owino
  • Fredrick O. Owino
  • School of Spatial Planning and Natural Resource Management, Jaramogi Oginga, Odinga University of Science and Technology, Kenya
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  •  Received: 28 December 2020
  •  Accepted: 30 April 2021
  •  Published: 30 June 2021

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