Spatial Analysis of Intra-Urban Land Use Dynamics in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Case of Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)

Currently, circa 30% of the population in sub-Saharan Africa resides cities, and this figure is expected to double 2040. The recent literature describes urban expansion processes African cities much detail. However, urbanization wave also leads important intra-urban land use dynamics, which have consequences on quality life within existing has received less attention. This study aims contribute these information gaps by (1) analyzing extent conversion contrasting locations using satellite images for physical criteria-based classifications (2) assessing potential conversions life. Intra-urban changes were documented based imagery period 2002–2020. Based some representative attributes, Addis Ababa city was selected case study. Urban dynamics density examined neighborhoods randomly identified parcels city, respectively. development strategies programs that emerged over decades had caused brought significant changes. Moreover, an unbalanced distribution socio-economic amenities across city.