Urbanization, a global process entailing profound socio-economic changes, transforms land
cover. This review analyzes the social-ecological drivers and outcomes of land cover …

A future sustainable energy system is expected to be digital, de-central, de-carbonized, and
democratized. As the transition unfolds, new and diverse actors of various sizes will emerge …

Impervious surface data are increasingly important for research and planning. Despite the
availability of global and local urban land cover maps, regional data are lacking in Africa …

Arid regions tend to form compact urban patterns that have significant implications on urban
growth and future urban patterns. Spatial simulation and projection using cellular automata …

Ecologically sensitive areas (ESAs) support the sustainability of cities worldwide.
Nevertheless, their encroachment by grey land uses in cities, particularly in sub-Saharan …

Local government units rely primarily on their own revenues for financing, with sources
varying in fiscal efficiency and functions. Key among these are local fees and property taxes …

Urban expansion studies are often biased toward large cities with populations greater than 1
million, while small and medium cities with smaller populations are overlooked. We mapped …

In rapidly develo** regions, especially in emerging economies like Ghana, the decline of
greenery is an urgent concern. This ongoing trend leads to the significant loss of land and …

The demands for growth and prosperity in develo** countries have prompted Ogun State
to initiate six economic development clusters oriented around its urban areas. However, little …

Crowd flow connects various geographic spaces in cities, revealing inter-regional
associations that are crucial for urban land–use identification. Existing research mainly …