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: 399

Table of Content: October-December 2024; 17(4)

October 2024

An exploration of sustainable urban development policy for Kenya

Attempts by the colonial government of Kenya to strengthen its rule and exploit natural resources to establish an export economy accelerated the establishment of trading centres. After independence, the trading centres have grown into urban areas with many urbanisation problems. Since the colonial era, various governments have attempted to institute urban development policies to address the problems. Policies such...

Author(s): Maurice Onyango Oyugi and Gideon Mokandu Onwonga

November 2024

Urban territorial regionalisation and the emergence of urban villagization localities of Dodoma, the National Capital City of Tanzania

This study explores the critical issue of urban territorial evolution from town to city status in Dodoma, Tanzania, and its impact on the emergence of unecological urban villagization and land cover changes from 1998 to 2022 in the Dodoma City locality—a topic that remains underexplored in Tanzanian cities. Empirical evidence for this study was gathered by interviewing 384 respondents across 17 wards and 56...

Author(s): George J. Miringay, Marco M. Burra and Nelly J. Babere

November 2024

Assessing land use patterns and soil texture, color, and drainage systems in the Khadimnagar area of Khidirpur Mauza

Understanding land use patterns is crucial for promoting sustainable development, efficient resource management, and regional planning, particularly in areas with unique geographical and climatic features, such as Khadimnagar in the Sylhet district of Bangladesh. Effective land management is essential for sustainability, especially in regions where distinctive topographical and climatic conditions influence land...

Author(s): Kazi Sajirul Kadir Apon and Tania Sultana