RECONSTRUCTION OF CENTRAL MARKET, JOS; Exploring Architectural Determinants to Urban Renewal
RECONSTRUCTION OF CENTRAL MARKET, JOS; Exploring Architectural Determinants to Urban Renewal
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2009-03
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KATAI AGBMADALO, ELIZABETH.
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Abstract
Urban renewal is the redevelopment/revitalization of blighted property of areas in a city.
It's an issue currently faced by both developing and developed countries. The urban
problem posed by the destroyed Central market Jos is one such example. Effectively
carrying out the task of urban renewal like any other challenge requires team effort largely
from professionals in the building industry. Thus, the architects' involvement and extent of
architectural contribution needed for a successful scheme is a big part of any renewal
scheme.
Unfortunately, the situation presently obtainable with regards to urban renewal is one
where the architects' input has not been well recognised or appreciated and the depth of
influence of an architectural contribution to urban renewal has not been explored.
An extensive study of the urban renewal process with the view of ascertaining the role and
extent of contribution of the architect will be carried out. Also, through case studies of
typical marketplaces in other urban areas and their operations, the major architectural
factors relevant to the successful operation of the marketplace as well as the urban
environment it influences will be highlighted.
At the end of the work, it is hoped that the findings will show that the architect is indeed a
decision maker in the process of a renewal scheme and beyond that is a major influence
through his/her designs on renewal. The findings will show that through the design (or in
this instance, redesign) of a strategically located/significant architectural edifice, renewal
of its urban environment can be achieved.
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A thesis submitted to the post graduate school, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, in
partial fulfilment of the requirement for the award of the degree of Master of Science
in Architecture.
March 2009
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RECONSTRUCTION,, CENTRAL MARKET,, JOS;, Exploring Architectural ,, Determinants,, Urban Renewal