A distributed simulation-optimisation framework in support of density goal pursuit in large-scale urban growth scenarios

Q van Heerden, JH van Vuuren - Computers & Industrial Engineering, 2025 - Elsevier
Urbanisation plays an important role in achieving the sustainable development goals of the
United Nations. Local planning practices must be aligned with these goals but are often …

Rapid Urbanisation and Urban Governance Responses in Chitungwiza, Zimbabwe

TR Gambe - Secondary Cities and Local Governance in Southern …, 2024 - Springer
Rapid urbanisation coupled with poor urban governance in most African cities has resulted
in uncontrolled urban sprawl, discordant spatial developments, and informal land …

Exploring Nelspruit as a Historical Spatial Jigsaw Corridor-Based Secondary City: A Spatial Governance Geographical Perspective

J Chakwizira - Secondary Cities and Local Governance in Southern …, 2024 - Springer
Nelspruit secondary city is the economic hub of Mpumalanga province under the authority of
Mbombela Local Municipality (MLM). Located along the N4 corridor, Nelspruit links …