Urban & Regional Planning
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Item Urban sustainability and gross national happiness: a review of community well-being domains and dimensions(Int. J. Innovation and Sustainable Development.inderscienceonline.com, 2021) Haruna D. Musa; Mohd R. Yacob; Ahmad M. Abdullah; Mohd Y IshakThe effort in measuring well-being and happiness by plethora of different indicators and frameworks are stepping up globally, despite critics for not being accepted as the national indicator to promote subjective well-being due to the methodological approach and choices of dimensions employed. This study, reviews current research on community well-being measurement to justify the inclusion of different sustainability metrics to optimise outcomes for national happiness and urban sustainability. Forty-four (44) scientific articles were identified, out of 300 research studies drawn from the electronic data search from the world of science focusing on key dimensions: economic, social, environment, governance, politics, culture, and health. Finding shows that social dimension and objective approach remains the most studied on community well-being with few studies on subjective domain. Finding suggests that a multidisciplinary conceptual framework towards a holistic view is desirable to allow for a more theory-based tool to evaluate multidimensional issues of community well-being at all levels.Item Closing the policy-practice gaps in Nigeria’s desertification interventions: a qualitative document analysis of sustainable practice(Journal of Environmental Policy & Planning.Routledge Taylor &Francis Group, 2020) Abdullahi Mohammad Jalam; Amir Hamzah Sharaai; Mariani Ariffin; Norzalina Zainudin; Haruna Danladi MusaIn Nigeria’s frontline states, the southward dryland degradation continues due to the failure of interventions to address the human and natural causes. This study provides a theory-driven evaluation to ascertain the causes of desertification intervention’s poor performance. It provides a conceptual model for scaling up interventions towards achieving the 2030 target 15:3 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Guided by intervention theory, relevant policy documents on desertification control were analyzed via Qualitative Document Analysis and triangulated by a semi-structured interview, and secondary data with the aid of ATLAS.ti 8. Findings revealed that a weak integration of Sustainable Practice across the policy cycle is responsible for notable gaps in the areas of an absence of participation of Civil Society Organizations and the use of Indigenous Knowledge, non-involvement of local government, and poor community ownership. Others include monitoring lapses, and the non-inclusion of the Land Degradation Neutrality concept – leading to failure in the Sustainability of Policy Instrument. A pragmatic approach integrating multi-stakeholder participation, the establishment of grass-root structure, and situation awareness should be incorporated across the policy cycle. The need for the development of Key Performance Indicators for tracking the progress of the Pan-African Great Green Wall initiative is also required.Item Residents’ perception of neighbourhood characteristics and stress in Kubwa, Abuja.(AAUA Journal of Environmental Design and Management, 2022) Maryam E. Haruna; Haruna D. Musa; Benjamin N. SantaliThis study evaluates the relationship between neighbourhood characteristics and stress among residents in Kubwa, Abuja. A total of 300 households were randomly sampled using structured questionnaires in a six (6) selected neighbourhoods in Kubwa based on densities (Low, Medium, and High). The data obtained were analysed using descriptive (frequency, percentage, and mean) and inferential (Spearman rank correlation) statistics. The findings indicate a negative and significant correlation between neighbourhood perceived characteristics (r = -.172, p < .01) and physical characteristics (r = -.153, p < .05) and stress among Kubwa residents. Overall neighbourhood perceived characteristics (r = .251) and physical characteristics (r = .223) show positive and weak significant (p < .01) association with neighbourhood satisfaction. It is recommended that the urban authorities and communities should engage in the design and building of sustainable neighbourhood that provide green spaces, good drainage and sewage system, clean environment, aesthetic quality and reputation to improve the quality of life and enhance livability for all residents.Item The application of geographic information system as an intelligent system towards emergency responses in road traffic accident in Ibadan’(Journal of Transport and Supply Chain Management, 2021-03-04) Audu, A.A., Iyiola, O.F., Popoola, A.A., Adeleye, B.M., Medayese, S., Mosima, C., Blamah, N.Background: The high influx of private and public vehicles within global cities (including Ibadan) has resulted in traffic congestion within the city centre. Ibadan North-East, an urban local government area (LGA) within the metropolitan land area of Ibadan, has been experiencing automobile accidents and traffic congestion which in turn limits emergency responders. Objectives: The broad objective of the study was to develop a digital road network database for emergency response to road traffic accident, Ibadan North East, Nigeria. Methods: This study made use of primary and secondary data to generate spatial and non- spatial data. ArcGIS 10.3 was used to create the database, analyse data and display the results. Spatial search and network analysis were carried out using a kernel density estimated tool to generate a black-spot area within Ibadan North-East. Dijkstra’s shortest path algorithm in the ArcGIS Network Analysis was utilised to identify the closest health facility to the road traffic crash scene. Results: The most cost-effective haven introduced route impedance and is defined as the best route. Study findings show that dynamic distance varies from the best route to an alternative route. Also, kernel density estimation reveals that crashes widely occur in the northeastern and southwestern parts of Ibadan North-East (Iwo Road and Orita-Aperin). Incorporating live traffic data using GPS technology and traffic cameras was identified to enhance road traffic data documentation and safety. Conclusion: The study identifies GIS as a decision support system that is useful in the area of planning, mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery for decision-making in road traffic- related emergency management and emergency planning services in Ibadan. Keywords: black-spots; emergency; responders; traffic-data; network-analyst.Item FFECT OF URBAN GREEN SPACES ON RESIDENTS’ WELL-BEING IN ABUJA MUNICIPAL AREA COUNCIL, NIGERIA(CHSUD Journal, Centre for Human Settlements and Urban Development, Federal University of Technology Minna, Niger State, Nigeria, 2023) UGBOH, RICHARD; MUSA, HARUNA D.,; MARTINS, VALDA I.Participation in activities in urban green areas and parks has a substantial impact on the physical, social, and mental health of the residents. The aim of the research is to assess how green spaces in cities affect the well-being of residents in the Abuja Municipal Area Council. This research was done using a cross-sectional method with a focus on the urban green spaces and parks in AMAC. A total of 430 residents from estimated population of 1,775,432 in 2021 were randomly sampled using structured questionnaires. The collected data were analysed using descriptive statistics (frequency, percentage, and mean), and the relationship between accessibility and utilization of urban green spaces on the wellbeing of residents (Physical, social and mental well-being) were tested using Bi-variate analysis(Spearman rank correlation (rs) and logistic regression in Statistical Package for Social Sciences(SPSS). The findings reveals that the distance to the nearest urban green space and parks positively affect well-being (β = .111, p < .05), whereas the length of stay at the urban green spaces and parks has significant negative effect on the resident’s well-being (β = -.342, p < .001) in AMAC. In overall, the result of the study reveals that the amount of public participation in urban green spaces has a significant positive impact on the well-being of residents. Participants who often visit urban green areas and parks report increased satisfaction with their physical, social and mental well-being.Item Are Holidays or Festive Periods to blame for Seasonal Spikes in Road Traffic Accidents in Nigeria?(Environmental Technology and Science Journal, 2023) Morenikeji W.,; Musa H.D.,; Michael E.; Medayese S.Over the years, citizens have characteristically viewed festive and holiday seasons in Nigeria as a period when there are spikes in traffic and road crashes. These spike in road crashes have been ascribed to some spiritual or mystical powers which often possess the road ways especially the intercity or highways within the country. The paper examined the impact of holiday and festive periods on the recorded road traffic accident cases in Nigeria for a period ten years (2012 – 2021) using weekly data obtained from the Federal Road Safety Corps Office, the research adopted exploratory data analysis conducted on the Road Traffic accidents data suggests that the data is not normally distributed (Shapiro-Wilk = 0.94, p = .002) hence Kruskal-Wallis test -a non-parametric statistics equivalent of Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was adopted for test of difference. The aim was to isolate the actual period when road accidents occurred most between ordinary day, non-festive holiday and festive holiday periods. National holiday and festive dates were marked on the data sheet and a hypothesis was tested. A Kruskal-Wallis test was conducted to compare the median ranks of three groups: Festive Holiday, Non-holiday, and Non Festive Holiday. The test revealed a significant difference among the groups (χ2(2) = 11.02, p = .004.). Post hoc tests using the Dunn-Bonferroni method showed that Festive Holiday (FH) and Non-holiday (NH) groups had a significantly different median rank (KW = 58.38, Mdn_FH = 220, Mdn_NH = 180, adj.p = .007). Similarly, the Festive Holiday and Non Festive Holiday (NFH) groups had a significantly different median rank (KW = 84.16, Mdn_FH = 220, Mdn_NFH = 177.5, adj. p = .017). However, there was no significant difference in median rank (Mdn) between Non-holiday and Non Festive Holiday groups (KW = 25.77, Mdn_NH = 180, Mdn_NFH = 177.5, adj. p = .948). The study concluded that most road traffic accidents occur during festive holidays.Item Influence of Socio-cultural Factors in Solid Waste Generation in Bida Town(KIU Journal of Social Sciences, Kampala International University, 2023) MUHAMMAD S. BABASABA; HARUNA D. MUSA; MEMUNAT O. AKANBI; BENJAMIN N.SANTELIWaste generation rates vary across countries and cities due to differences in influencing factors. This study assesses the socio-cultural factors and the relationships between socio-cultural factors and solid waste generation in Bida. The study employed a quantitative approach with a structured questionnaire to assess seven (7) socio-cultural factors: geographic location, economic situation, beliefs, religion, urbanization, awareness, and practice. A total of 400 households were sampled using stratified random techniques based on traditional and modern settings in Bida town. Exploratory factor analysis was employed to analyse the factors that influenced waste generation. The relationship between these factors and waste generation was tested using Pearson correlation and regression analysis. The findings show that social factors such as "urbanization" (α > 0.894), "geographical location" (α > 0.757), "awareness" (α > 0.719), and "economic situation" (α = 0.791) as well as cultural factors such as "practice" (α = 0.798), "belief (α = 0.782), 'religion' (α = 0.715) influences solid waste generation in Bida. Also, "urbanization" (r =.124; p =.05), "awareness" (r =.197; p =.01), and the cultural factor "local practice" (r =.195; p =.01) were found to have weak and significant associations with solid waste generation in Bida. However, the relationship between variables was moderate (R =.290) and accounted for only 8.4% (R² =.084) of the variance in the waste generation rate in Bida.Item Predictors of Urban Growth in Peri-Urban Neighbourhood of Minna, Niger State.(International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies (IJIRAS)., 2023) Idowu Olusegun Owoeye,; Sulaiman, Zakariyau Liman,; Umaru, Emmanuel TankoThe rapid expansion of cities in the 21st century is a cause for concern. More worrisome is the uncontrolled expansion of urban areas in the cities of developing countries and the associated housing deficit. Third world urbanisation is associated with unplanned development at the periphery of cities, thus engendering unapproved land use and land cover changes. This study is aimed at assessing the predictors of urban growth in peri-urban area of Minna, Nigeria, and the objectives are to examine the spatio-temporal change of peri-urban area of Minna from 1990 to 2020; identify factors responsible for urban expansion in the study area; and examine the relationship between these factors in the study area. This study relies on both primary and secondary data. Primary data was collected through oral interviews and direct observation, while secondary data are through Landsat imageries and review of existing literature. Purposive sampling was used to select professionals for oral interview. The satellite imageries of 1990, 2000, 2010 and 2020 were used to determine the spatio-temporal change and were analyzed using remote sensing and geographical information system (GIS) techniques. The study reveals that the main predictors of urban growth are shift from rental tenure to home ownership, cheap price of land, increase in household formation, rising living standards, low rent of housing, weak land use planning, proximity to place of work and Safe environment. The study, therefore recommends active and judicious implementation of land use plans; simplification of plan approval process; public enlightenment campaign on the need to obey planning regulations with strict penalties attached to contravention; and monitoring of town planning agencies by appropriate authorities in order to checkmate corruption.Item Adequacy of Road Furniture within the Major Highways in Minna Metropolis, Niger State, Nigeria.(International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies (IJIRAS)., 2023) Idowu, Olusegun Owoeye,; Umaru, Emmanuel Tanko; Azih, Mercy AkareAbstract: The absence of sufficient safety laws, poor infrastructure, and inadequate enforcement in low- and middle income countries account for 90% of the world’s road traffic fatalities. Road furniture are used to improve safety and control traffic along the roads. The aim of the research was to determine the adequacy of road furniture that control traffic along the major roads in Minna, Niger State. The road furniture considered were traffic signals, road signs, speed humps and roundabouts. The research investigated their adequacy in terms of distribution, sufficiency, and conformity to standards. Both primary and secondary data were employed in the study. The coordinate’s location points of all existing road furniture were collected using Global Position System and the points were determined on Google earth map covering the study area. The distribution, placements, composition and sizes of the existing furniture were determined using Geographical Information System techniques. The study revealed that the existing furniture are insufficient, although they are randomly distributed along the existing highways as 47% were conformed to conventional standards. The study recommended that efforts must be made in maintaining the existing road furniture and new one need be erected in places that possess dangers to pedestrians and other road users.Item Spatial Analysis of Journey-to-School by Secondary School Students in Minna, Nigeria(Construction and Human Settlements Management Journal (CHSMJ), 2024) Akande, O.; Adeleye B. M.; Musa, H.D.; Medayese, S. O.; Odumosu, Yemi.; Morenikeji, WoleEducation infrastructure planning is an integral part of society amidst the rapid urbanisation experienced in Nigerian cities. This study analysed the Journeyto-School of public and private secondary school students in Minna, Nigeria. The study's objectives were to examine the spatial analysis of public and private secondary schools and the distance covered by the students from home to school in Minna. Quantitative data were collected from 8422 students in 107 schools comprising 20 public and 87 private secondary schools. Data collected were corroborated with geographic information analysis. The study reveals that the average distance covered (2.70km) by students attending public schools is more than the distance covered (2.07km) by students attending private secondary schools. The study further reveals that 53.19% of the students in public schools travel more than 2 km to school daily, but with the inclusion of private schools, the percentage of students travelling above 2 km to school daily was reduced by 10%. The study concludes that the cluster and the random distribution in private and public secondary schools are indications of poor education infrastructure planning. The study, therefore, recommends proper education infrastructure planning and that public schools should be provided in neighbourhoods where students travel more than 5 km daily to access secondary education