USERS’ PERCEPTION OF URBAN PARKS AND GREEN NETWORKS IN IBADAN
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2016-05-05
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SINGAPOREAN JOuRNAl Of buSINESS EcONOmIcS, ANd mANAGEmENt StudIES
Abstract
The appearance and outlook of a city are defined by many spatial elements. Urban gardens form
an integral component of such spatial elements. Urban gardens help provide a framework on
which eco-friendly environment and sustainable development lies. The aesthetic, air quality
purification and therapeutic benefits that these gardens provide cannot be over-emphasized.
However, many of these gardens lack the infrastructure that could make them function and meet
international standards. The aim of this study is to examine the users’ perception of urban parks
and green network in Ibadan. The specific objectives are to: investigate the various factors that
determine the outlook of urban gardens; map out the locations of the urban gardens; appraise
the current condition of the gardens and green infrastructure; and recommend appropriate
measures for mitigating the current challenges affecting the identified gardens and parks. Data
was gathered through the random sampling of 189 questionnaires. Geospatial analysis was used
to map out the various locations of the existing gardens, and it revealed that the gardens are
clustered along some local government areas. From the study, 52.4% of the respondents argued
that some of the urban gardens lack complementary facilities or are in poor states. In view of the
identified challenges, and the potentials of urban gardens improve the Ibadan cityscape, it is
imperative for city planners, urban managers, and public authorities to commence a process of
revitalizing the existing urban gardens and also establish a new garden with a view toward
exploring its economic and ecological benefits.
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Perception, Urban, Gardens, Green Networks