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Urban sprawl prediction in Batna City, Eastern Algeria, Using the SLEUTH model

Khaled Hersous
Nouari Souiher
Mezali Farouk

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As a developing country, Algeria has experienced urban extensions, often poorly managed, which have generated numerous social, urban, and economic problems. In this context, this work aims to present an integrated approach combining spatial modeling, geographic remote sensing, and geographic information system to plan sustainable urban growth and mitigate the aforementioned issues. This work introduces urban sprawl simulation using the SLEUTH model, based on the cellular automata method. SLEUTH, implemented with a open-source code, facilates the simulation and prediction of urban sprawl. Applied to the Batna metropolitan area, SLEUTH is calibrated using four chronological series of data extracted from satellite images spanning from 1986 to 2020, with approximately 2,000 hectares transformed into urban land, representing an increase of about 180%. Future scenarios simulations were conducted for a 50-year period up to 2072, revealing two growth stages of urbanized areas. Beyond 2048, population density experiences a constant increase, marking the point at which Batna city reaches its urbanization limits. These findings highlight the necessity for urban planners to prepare an appropriate urban policy within a suitable timeframe. The integration of the SLEUTH model into the decision-making process is recommended to enhance urban policy management.
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hal-04368415 , version 1 (01-01-2024)

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Khaled Hersous, Nouari Souiher, Mezali Farouk, Rahim Aguejdad. Urban sprawl prediction in Batna City, Eastern Algeria, Using the SLEUTH model. Bitácora Urbano Territorial, 2023, 33 (3), ⟨10.15446/bitacora.v33n3.106226⟩. ⟨hal-04368415⟩
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