An Appraisal of Urban Renewal: A Case Study of Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria

Adeoti Sanmi, Adelana Joel Oluwasogo and Agboola Joseph Taiwo
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Adeoti Sanmi: Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Federal Polytechnic Ado Ekiti, Nigeria
Adelana Joel Oluwasogo: Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Federal Polytechnic Ado Ekiti, Nigeria
Agboola Joseph Taiwo: Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Federal Polytechnic Ado Ekiti, Nigeria

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2021, vol. 5, issue 4, 179-183

Abstract: Generally, urban renewal otherwise known as urban redevelopment is not only a veritable social gentrification technique to make life safe, more secure and comfortable for the urban dweller but also to address challenges of the bursting rate of urbanization in developing countries. In Nigeria particularly Ekiti State where urban centres are characterized by a dominant feature of poor infrastructure deplorable state of the road and increasing demand for urban services made the state to experience various urban renewal programs overtime. This made the appraisal of the various programs with the hope of determining the effectiveness and efficiency as the aim and objectives of the paper. The method of the study involved the use of observation, interview and distribution of questionnaires relevant professions of built environ for the primary data while the secondary data were sourced from various journal papers. The finding of analysed data revealed that some of these renewals were justified while others were not due to lack of proper planning and implementation. Therefore, the paper called for robust urban renewal planning process that will take into consideration the participation of all stakeholders.

Date: 2021
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