| dc.description.abstract | Urban sprawl is a common phenomenon associated with
most towns in many parts of the world. Thus, Ugandan
towns are not unique in this respect. The thesis
therefore sets out to investigate the existence and
extent of urban sprawl and the resulting problems from
this nature of development within Kampala-Entebbe
corridor. the study also goes further to identify
any other types of development which contribute to the
explanation of the present mixed pattern of development
within the ''Corridor. Having analysed the various types
of development, the study canes out with planning
proposals for the whole study area. The study area
is 93.5 sq miles, (239 sq km) with a total population
of 42276 people (1969 Uganda Population Census).
The major source of information in writing the
thesis was that obtained through field surveys carried
out in the study area. Surveys involved alter viewing
-People using a designed questionnaire. Informal interviews
were also conducted. More information was obtained from
government offices in both Uganda and Kenya.
In treating the issue of urban sprawl, the general
problems associated with it, are examined. The study
further examines how Uganda has attempted to tackle
the issue of urban sprawl, and the problems which have
came up as a result of the measures adopted to curb
the negative effects of this nature of development.
The study stresses that in dealing with urban
sprawl areas, consideration has to be given to the towns
where this sprawl is originating.
In the case of the study area, any attempts to deal
with urban sprawl, have to consider the future
development of both Kampala and Entebbe. It is noted
that presently, Entebbe has little land for further
urban development. As a result, this development is
overspilling on the northern fringes of this town,
but outside the town boundaries within the corridor.
Such areas need physical planning guideline and are
recommended to be incorporated within Entebbe town
boundaries. In the case of Kampala, there is still
a lot of undeveloped land since the city's boundaries
were extended from 8 to 75 sq miles in 1968. The study | en |
