Views of Chiang Mai: The Contributions of Remote-Sensing to Urban Governance and Sustainability

Lebel, Louis; Thaitakoo, Danai; Sangawongse, Somporn; Huaisai, Darika

doi:10.1007/978-3-540-68009-3_10

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“…SLEUTH is a cellular automaton (CA) based urban growth and land-use change model [13]. The model was initially applied in the United States of America but has also been applied in other regions of the world such as in Europe [26], South America [27] and Southeast Asia [28]. SLEUTH consists of two components, an urban growth model based on the Clarke Urban Growth Model (UGM) described in [13] and a so-called Land cover Deltatron Model [29] to simulate other land-use changes induces by urban growth.…”

Section: Modelling Nairobi's Urban Growthmentioning

confidence: 99%

Applying Cellular Automata for Simulating and Assessing Urban Growth Scenario Based in Nairobi, Kenya

Mubea¹,

Goetzke²,

Menz³

2014

IJACSA

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Abstract-This research explores urban growth based scenarios for the city of Nairobi using a cellular automata urban growth model (UGM). African cities have experienced rapid urbanization over the last decade due to increased population growth and high economic activities. We used multi-temporal Landsat imageries for 1976, 1986, 2000 and 2010 to investigate urban land-use changes in Nairobi. Our UGM used data from urban land-use of 1986 and 2010, road data, slope data and exclusion layer. Monte-Carlo technique was used for model calibration and Multi Resolution Validation (MRV) technique for validation. Simulation of urban land-use was done up to the year 2030 when Kenya plans to attain Vision 2030. Three scenarios were explored in the urban modelling process; unmanaged growth with no restriction on environmental areas, managed growth with moderate protection, and a managed growth with maximum protection on forest, agricultural areas, and urban green. Thus alternative scenario development using UGM is useful for planning purposes so as to ensure sustainable development is achieved. UGM provides quantitative, visual, spatial and temporal information which aid policy and decision makers can make informed decisions.

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Section: Modelling Nairobi's Urban Growthmentioning

confidence: 99%

Applying Cellular Automata for Simulating and Assessing Urban Growth Scenario Based in Nairobi, Kenya

Mubea¹,

Goetzke²,

Menz³

2014

IJACSA

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“…Learning, however, mostly takes place in the process of scenario development rather than in the engagement with its results (Dammers 2000 : 83). It is also seen as an effective tool for public engagement in issues of concern, which can vary across scales and contexts (Lebel et al 2007 ). Scenarios can envision alternative ways of urbanization and may have potential for transformative planning for complex socio-economic issues (Kahane 2012 ).…”

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Scenario Building as a Process and Tool in Urban Governance

Khan

Sara²,

Sydenstricker-Neto

et al. 2015

Geographies of Urban Governance

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Scenario building and related analysis is useful in several fi elds, ranging from military and business planning to its more recent applications in addressing global challenges such as climate change or economic crises. This chapter provides an overview of scenario building in urban governance. It introduces a corporate case (Shell) and then uses case studies on water and climate governance from the global South, specifi cally Lima (Peru), Guarulhos (Brazil), Durban (South Africa) and Dwarka (India) to illustrate the process of scenario building in practice. These case studies highlight the potential and challenges of scenario building as a process and tool in urban governance in fast-growing cities in emerging economies. The analysis reveals that the scenario-building process can be as important as its outcome,

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“…The evaluation of policies and programs, particularly resettlement initiatives, is heavily influenced by their location (Lebel et al, 2007). Positive or negative policy implementation outcomes are often associated with specific spatial contexts.…”

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Resettlement and land rights: Implication on land use and land cover change in Ethiopia

Amsalu,

Kefale

2023

J. Agri. Environ. Sci.

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In Ethiopia, resettlement schemes have been widely implemented in response to famine and food insecurity. Since 2003, planned resettlement initiatives have been carried out, considering farm households’ willingness as a pivotal factor. To enhance the attractiveness of the resettlement program, the Amhara regional state attempted to offer resettlers dual landholding rights. These rights encompassed perpetual landholding in the new settlement and a three-year guarantee against losing their landholdings in the old settlement if they chose to leave due to discomfort. This study aimed to address conceptual and empirical gaps in understanding the relationship between the resettlement process, land rights/tenure, and changes in land use and land cover (LULC) within this new approach. The goal was to provide policy directions. Employing a socio-spatial research methodology, data was generated using GIS techniques, questionnaires, and focus group discussions. The study found that unrestricted encroachment into woodlands and grazing lands has led to severe LULC changes in the study area. The land use land cover change analysis between 2003 and 2016 indicated that the forest cover and bushland decreased by 3,879.18 ha and 2,810.16 ha respectively, and conversely farmland has increased by 5,814.09 ha. Furthermore, due to the absence of clear property rights definitions and the provision of dual land rights, many resettlers opted to maximize benefits from both land possessions rather than establishing a settled life in the new settlement area. Despite the innovative nature of the resettlement program with its focus on providing dual land rights to relieve pressure in degraded highlands and transform livelihoods in more productive lowland areas, the initiative faced challenges in controlling land rights and management issues in both the old and new resettlement areas. Observations in these areas contradicted the presumption of the new resettlement policy, aiming to bolster farmers' livelihood security and environmental protection. This study underscores the intricate and multi-dimensional nature of the relationship between resettlement, land rights/tenure, and LULC changes in Ethiopia. To ensure the success of innovative resettlement programs, robust institutions supported by policy frameworks that comprehensively consider social, economic, political, and technical elements impacting resettlement are imperative. The study also recommends the implementation of a consolidated land governance system from the outset, complemented by a strong monitoring and evaluation system, to effectively address resettlers' land rights and obligations, thereby improved livelihoods and efficient land use and management could be advanced in the settlement areas.

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Views of Chiang Mai: The Contributions of Remote-Sensing to Urban Governance and Sustainability

Cited by 9 publications

References 6 publications

Applying Cellular Automata for Simulating and Assessing Urban Growth Scenario Based in Nairobi, Kenya

Applying Cellular Automata for Simulating and Assessing Urban Growth Scenario Based in Nairobi, Kenya

Scenario Building as a Process and Tool in Urban Governance

Resettlement and land rights: Implication on land use and land cover change in Ethiopia

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