AN APPRAISAL OF THE DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF ORGANISED OPEN SPACES IN KADUNA METROPOLIS
AN APPRAISAL OF THE DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF ORGANISED OPEN SPACES IN KADUNA METROPOLIS
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1990-01
Authors
GARBA, HUSAINI IBRAHIM
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Abstract
This research aimed at appraising the development ,
and management of organised open spaces in Kaduna
metropolis and to recommend appropriate strategies
for implementation.
To achieve the afore-mentioned aim, the following
objectives were set:
1 - To review the concept and classification of open
space.
2 - To examine the system and distribution of pattern
of open spaces in Kaduna metropolis.
3 - To analyse the development and management of
organised open spaces in Kaduna metropolis.
4 - To compare the development and management between
publicly and privately organised open spaces in
Kaduna metropolis.
5 - To highlight the general problems of open spaces
in Kaduna.
6 - To recommend some policy guidelines and provide
a frame work for their implementation.
The methodology of this study consists of two
basic components: The theoretical aspect which discussed .
various concepts, and classifications of open spaces
through an inventory of the existing literature, and
the impirical component which involved a study of the
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existing situation of organised open spaces using
structured and informed interview, reconnaisance
survey, personal observations and other secondary
data sources.
The study revealed that both human and natural
factors provide potentials as well as constraints
for the development of open spaces in Kaduna. The
population growth and its heterogeneity provide potentials
for the development of various open space types.
Also the natural physical conditions such as the
climate, geology, and vegetation provide the greatest
potentials for open spaces development in Kaduna.
Despite these potentials, the study revealed that there
is inadequacy in the supply of organised open spaces
in Kaduna metropolis. It indicated that organised
open spaces represent 2.5% of the total landuse in
Kaduna. This is far below the acceptable standard of
7 - 8 % for the provision of open spaces in cities
with the population of between 500,000 - 1,000,000
within which Kaduna falls.
Inspite of their inadequacy, some of the open
spaces especially water bodies and their flood plains
are being encroached and destroyed as a result of urban
developments.
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The study also revealed that there is very poor
attendance and underutilisation of the existing
publicly organised open spaces. It also revealed
that privately developed open spaces are better
organised and efficiently managed than publicly
organised open spaces. Most of the publicly organised
open spaces are wrongly located, poorly designed, illequipped
and in deplorable conditions and their
management is poor. This is because of the duplication
of responsibilities and lack of coordination between .
the government organisations responsible for their
development.
Consequent to the above findings, the following
proposals and recommendations were made: More organised
open spaces should be supplied by the government to
reduce the large deficit. 1% additional open space
was proposed to make a total of 3.5%; this is because
there is no enough space to meet the 7 - 8% within
the metropolis. The proposed open spaces should be
distributed in areas that lack organised open spaces
within the metropolis such as Mando, Malali, Rigasa,
Nasarawa, Sabon Tasha, Hayin Banki etc.
Secondly, the study proposed some set backs along
all water bodies based on an earlier study by the green
belt committee and the field survey of the existing
situation.
The study also recommended that the conditions
of the existing public open spaces be improved by
providing park equipments, parking spaces, sitting
areas and staff that will maintain the quality of
parks to make them more attractive and better utilised
by the people.
It also recommended the establishment of a Commission
to be known as "Kaduna Open Space Commission" which
shall take over the responsibility of the development
and management of all public open spaces. It shall
coordinate with agencies like the Planning Authority
NEPA, NITEL and Water Board for the development of
all open spaces.
It is believed that this will assist the proper
development and management of organised open spaces,
so that open space planning becomes well appreciated
essentially for its positive contribution in making
urban areas viable places to live in.
Description
A Thesis Submitted in partial fulfillment
of the requirements for a Masters Degree
in the Department of Urban and Regional
Planning, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria -
Nigeria.
JANUARY, 1990.
Keywords
APPRAISAL,, DEVELOPMENT,, MANAGEMENT,, ORGANISED,, OPEN SPACES,, KADUNA METROPOLIS