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Dynamics of Built-Up Areas and Challenges of Planning and Development of Urban Zone of Greater Lomé in Togo, West Africa

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  • Têtou-Houyo Blakime

    (Polytechnic School of Lome, University of Lome, Lome 01 BP 1515, Togo)

  • Kossi Adjonou

    (Forestry Research Laboratory (LRF), Faculty of Science, University of Lome, Lome 01 BP 1515, Togo)

  • Kossi Komi

    (Regional Center of Excellence on Sustainable Cities in Africa (CERViDA-DOUNEDON), University of Lome, Lome 01 BP 1515, Togo
    Research Laboratory on Spaces, Exchanges and Human Security (LaREESH), University of Lome, Lome 01 BP 1515, Togo)

  • Atsu K. Dogbeda Hlovor

    (Forestry Research Laboratory (LRF), Faculty of Science, University of Lome, Lome 01 BP 1515, Togo)

  • Kodjovi Senanou Gbafa

    (Polytechnic School of Lome, University of Lome, Lome 01 BP 1515, Togo)

  • Jean-Bosco Benewinde Zoungrana

    (WASCAL Master Research Programme in Informatics for Climate Change, University Joseph KI-ZERBO, Ouagadougou 03 BP 7021, Burkina Faso)

  • Botolisam Polorigni

    (Forestry Research Laboratory (LRF), Faculty of Science, University of Lome, Lome 01 BP 1515, Togo)

  • Kouami Kokou

    (Forestry Research Laboratory (LRF), Faculty of Science, University of Lome, Lome 01 BP 1515, Togo)

Abstract

The expansion of African cities leads to the occupation of peripheral urban areas without respecting planning rules. The Greater Lomé (Togo) is no exception to this phenomenon of high-speed horizontal spreading, which causes recurrent flooding. The objective of this research is to understand the spatio-temporal changes in the dynamics of built-up areas in Greater Lomé. The methodology used is based on the analysis of Landsat images from the years 2007, 2012, 2016, and 2020 coupled with direct field observations and a literature review. The results showed an increase in residential areas to the detriment of the other land use/cover types. Estimated at 15,481 ha in 2007, the built-up area reached 35,521 ha in 2020, an increase of 33% to the detriment of vegetation and cultivation areas. This increase was marked by constructions in the floodplain of the Zio River. The field surveys revealed an increase in the density of most of the agglomerations. From 1863 ha in 2007, they increased to 14,485 ha in 2020, an increase of 12,622 ha or approximately 33%. These results indicate that attention needs to be paid to both the planning and control of the development of spaces in the outlying areas of Greater Lomé.

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  • Têtou-Houyo Blakime & Kossi Adjonou & Kossi Komi & Atsu K. Dogbeda Hlovor & Kodjovi Senanou Gbafa & Jean-Bosco Benewinde Zoungrana & Botolisam Polorigni & Kouami Kokou, 2024. "Dynamics of Built-Up Areas and Challenges of Planning and Development of Urban Zone of Greater Lomé in Togo, West Africa," Land, MDPI, vol. 13(1), pages 1-16, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jlands:v:13:y:2024:i:1:p:84-:d:1316971
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