Journal of
Geography and Regional Planning

  • Abbreviation: J. Geogr. Reg. Plann.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2070-1845
  • DOI: 10.5897/JGRP
  • Start Year: 2008
  • Published Articles: 395

Full Length Research Paper

Real estate development outside the city county of Nairobi and the escalation of urban sprawl: Could developers be avoiding zoning-related costs in the city?

Jeremiah, N. Ayonga
  • Jeremiah, N. Ayonga
  • School of Planning Architecture, Maseno University, Kenya.
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  •  Received: 22 February 2015
  •  Accepted: 15 September 2015
  •  Published: 31 October 2015

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