Author(s): Douglas Chiguvi, Dorothy Kgathi-Thite
The study attempt to address issues of urban sprawl in cities in Botswana. The study analysed the causes of urban sprawl and dwelling transformation in the Tati Siding village in Botswana. The research employed a non-probability purposive sampling and qualitative descriptive case study research approach, using semi-structured interview. The study results showed that there are many causes of urban sprawl. Major among them was proximity to city, cheap plots, village as a planned area, availability of services and infrastructure, serviced land and low rentals. The researchers recommended that the government must build more low-income housing in the city and the value of land in the villages near cities must be pegged at the same level of the value of the land in the cities near them as well as the house rental.