URBAN SLUM AND THE ENVIRONMENT: A CASE STUDY OF KPAKUNGU

Abstract

ABTRACT • . . This project works centers on the usc of qucstionnaire technique for assessing the effects of urban slum and the Environmcnt. Data was collected based on the following requirernent such as bndusc structure. number or roOIllS per household. number of person per room, construction materials used, age the structure. ventilation condition, availability of kitchen, toilet and bathroom, type or sewage disposal facilities, type o[water supply available, refuse collection points, accessibility of motorable road and accessibility of Jewelling units to primary schools. However, comprehensive analysis based on graphical work have postulated to give a wide understanding. The recommcndation centers 011 two policies. In the first category, are long term policy issue relating to the prevention or urban slum, while in the second category are the short terrrq50licy issue relation to the physical improvement urban slum in Kpakungu.