Browsing School of Built Environment (SBE) Collection by Subject "Urbanization"
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Assessing the impact of urban growth on surface runoff using SCS-CN model.
(Makerere University, 2023-06-17)Due to an increase in impervious surfaces from human construction and a decrease in porous regions, rapid urban growth causes noticeable changes in land cover. Urban ecological security is currently facing a significant ... -
Assessing the impact of urbanization on rental values of residential space in Kampala, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-08-02)Kampala experiences an average annual population growth rate of 5.6% mainly due to rural-urban migration which creates an increase in demand for affordable housing. This was a cross-sectional descriptive study that employed ... -
Assessment of the growth patterns to aid planning of Hoima City, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-05-25)Urbanization in Uganda’s cities has increased significantly over the past 5 decades with no sign of slowing down, and this could be the most powerful and visible anthropogenic force that has brought about fundamental changes ... -
An assessment of the impact of urbanization on land use in Kampala a case study of Kawempe Division.
(Makerere University, 2023-05-30)This study aimed at assessing and investigating the impacts of urbanization on land use in Kawempe Division, Kampala City. To this end, the exiting land use patterns, land use practices and factors for urbanization were ... -
Comparing the Capability of Integrated Cellular Automata-Markov Chain Model and SLEUTH Model in Monitoring and Simulating Urban Growth
(Makerere University, 2023-06)Urban growth is a worldwide phenomenon but the rate of urbanization is very fast in developing countries like Uganda. Besides the benefits of urbanization such as better service delivery, environmental and socioeconomic ... -
The impacts of urbanization on wetlands; a case study of Bwaise wetland in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2023-12-13)This research focused on the impacts of urbanization on wetlands, a case study of Bwaise wetland in Kawempe Division, Kampala. Over the years, Kampala has experienced a high rate of urbanization, this has led to massive ...