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VOL. 11, ISSUE 3 (2024)
Integrating sustainability into urban design in Nigeria’s failed cities: Unlocking the potential of land for sustainable urban development
Authors
Anthony Dornubari Enwin, Tamunoikuronibo Dawaye Ikiriko
Abstract
Nigeria's rapid urbanization has led to the
emergence of failed cities characterized by inadequate infrastructure, high
levels of poverty and environmental degradation. Integrating sustainability
into urban design is critical in unlocking the potential of land for
sustainable urban development in these cities. This paper explores the
challenges of sustainable urban development in Nigeria's failed cities and
examines the role of urban design in addressing these challenges. The paper
discusses the key principles of sustainable urban design, including the need to
integrate social, economic, and environmental considerations into the design
process. It also analyzes the opportunities and constraints of integrating
sustainability into urban design in Nigeria's failed cities, including the lack
of political will, inadequate funding, and weak institutional frameworks
leading to swift emergence of informal settlements. Furthermore, the paper
highlights successful case studies of integrating sustainability into urban
design in other countries and how these can be adapted to Nigeria's failed
cities. These include creating green spaces, promoting mixed-use development
and adopting smart growth principles. On the whole, the paper argues that
integrating sustainability into urban design in Nigeria's failed cities is
critical to unlocking the potential of land for sustainable urban development.
By creating more livable, resilient, and sustainable urban environments,
Nigeria can address the challenges of rapid urbanization and ensure a better
future for its citizens.
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Pages:6-15
How to cite this article:
Anthony Dornubari Enwin, Tamunoikuronibo Dawaye Ikiriko "Integrating sustainability into urban design in Nigeria’s failed cities: Unlocking the potential of land for sustainable urban development". International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, Vol 11, Issue 3, 2024, Pages 6-15
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