ABSTRACTTraffic congestion is a challenge leading to undesirable consequences in most of the cities of world. Many large and medium cities of Nigeria, specifically the central business district (CBD) are facing this challenge and are severely affected by this mobility problem. The situation described above, has started a manifest in Kaduna, a medium urban centre in Nigeria. This study therefore set out to determine people’s perception along Ahmadu Bello way, Kaduna 120 questionnaires were a...
ABSTRACT The increasing nature of crime and violence in many cities threatens the security and safety of many residents, particularly vulnerable groups such as women which has however received less academic attention from researchers and scholars from developing countries. The principal aim of the study was to assess women’s perception of crime and safety in an urban low-income community with particular focus on three selected public spaces: marketplace; transport terminal; and public toi...
ABSTRACT Cities and traffic have developed hand-in-hand since the earliest large human settlements. The level of urbanisation in the developing world indicates that more people live in cities than before. This blueprint has led to high unbearable levels of traffic congestion in cities, vehicle terminals, streets and thoroughfares. The main objective of the study was to examine issues and challenges with respect to the siting of vehicle terminals in the Cape Coast metropolis. The study employ...
ABSTRACT Floods occur when a body of water rises to overflow land which is normally not submerged. The causes and socio-economic effects of flooding in the lagoon settlement basin have been investigated in this research. The Keta Lagoon floods its banks and as a consequence leads to destruction of lives and properties. This study aimed at investigating the effects of lagoon flooding on communities along the Keta lagoon, as an environmental hazard on life, property and the socio-economic activ...
ABSTRACT Floods are common phenomena within the Ankobra estuary. However, the unavailability of records on the nature of floods, exposure of communities to floods and a flood risk map tend to limit effective flood risk control and management within the estuary. This study therefore sought to assess flood risk within the Ankobra estuary and examine how geodesign can be used as a flood risk reduction strategy within the plan. The research techniques employed in the study include interviews, com...
ABSTRACT Floods occur when a body of water rises to overflow land which is normally not submerged. The causes and socio-economic effects of flooding in the lagoon settlement basin have been investigated in this research. The Keta Lagoon floods its banks and as a consequence leads to destruction of lives and properties. This study aimed at investigating the effects of lagoon flooding on communities along the Keta lagoon, as an en...