Urban expansion driven by coexisting diffusion and coalescence processes in a rapidly growing Sub-Saharan city

Abstract Understanding urban growth dynamics is essential for sustainable land management and planning. Contrary to the widely accepted global model that assumes a sequential transition from diffusion to coalescence, this study provides empirical evidence that these processes can occur simultaneousl...

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Main Authors:	Sèdjro David Igor Thierry Kévin Ahouandjinou, Serge Mugisho Mukotanyi, Abdou-Wakilou Bio Keri, Enangnon Benoit Olivier Ahouandjinou, Nadege Cizungu Cirezi, Kouagou Raoul Sambieni, Arcadius Yves Justin Akossou, Jan Bogaert
Format:	Artigo
Language:	Inglês
Published:	Springer 2026-06-01
Series:	Discover Cities
Subjects:	Built-up expansion Diffusion-coalescence dynamics Urban-rural gradient Remote sensing Abomey-Calavi
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1007/s44327-026-00306-z
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