The following study presents new methodologies of classification and monitoring developed in order to evaluate the urbanization of land over time:
Congedo, L., Munafò, M., 2012. Development of a Methodology for Land Cover Classification in Dar es Salaam using Landsat Imagery. Working Paper, ACCDAR Project WP 2 Activity 2.1.

The following maps provide an overview of current tendencies in land use in the peri-urban zones of Dar es Salaam:
Congedo, L., Land Cover Classification of Dar es Salaam Region Draft Version, January 2012.
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