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NAME: EBONG ABRAHAM ANIEKAN

MAT. N0.: ENV1905898

LEVEL: 400

COURSE CODE: ARC 403

COURSE: RURAL AND DEVELOPMENT PLANNING/ URBAN

RENEWAL TECHNIQUES

DATE: DECEMBER 2023

CRITIC: ARC. GLADNESS EZENOSE OBUCHI EKPU

 INTRODUCTION

URBAN RENEWAL is a program of land redevelopment often used to address urban decay in
cities.Urban renewal involves the clearing out of blighted areas in inner cities to clear out slums
and create opportunities for higher class housing, businesses, and other developments.
For the purpose of Education, I have been commissioned to carryout urban renewal for the
community village of Ekosodin.
Ekosodin is the chosen study area for this project. Ekosodin community is situated east of
Isihor in Ovia North-East Local Government Area (LGA) of Edo State. Ovia North-East LGA has
its headquarters in Okada town; it has an area of 2,301 square kilometres. It is located along the
longitude 5o 451 and 6o 151east and latitude 5o 15" and 60 45" north of the central province of
Edo state. Ekosodin community has an estimated population of 7000 as estimated by 2006
census by National Population Commission. This population was projected by 543.2% using
geometric method to year 2022 to be 45,000 people.
METHODOLOGY
SITE VISITATION AND SURVEY

AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY AND TOPOGRAPHICAL MAPs

The results of this site analysis will inform the development of recommendations for improving
the conditions of the buildings and the surrounding areas.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
To survey the current conditions of the residential buildings within the designated site.

To identify and evaluate the physical and functional attributes of the existing community
facilities, infrastructures, transportation network and their impact on surrounding areas.
To identify opportunities for improving the overall conditions of the buildings and the
surrounding areas.

To provide recommendations for improving the buildings and surrounding areas physical,
functional, and social attributes.

RESEARCH AND DATA BREAKDOWN

Below are tables showing research of persons met at the Ekosodin Community.
Fig. 1.: Based on Sex
Sex Male Female Total
Number of 100 75 175
Respondents
Percentage 57.1 42.9 100

Fig. 2.: Based on Age

Age (Years) Below 18 18-25 26-35 36-45 Above 45 Total

Number of 25 45 60 40 5 175
Respondents
Percentage 14.3 25.7 34.3 22.8 2.9 100

Fig. 3.: Based on Educational Status

Educational No Primary Secondary Tertiary Adult Total
Status Formal Education Education Education Education
Education
Number of 3 10 15 145 2 175
Respondents
Percentage 1.7 5.7 8.6 82.9 1.1 100

Fig. 4.: Based on Occupational Status

Occupational Civil Private Self Students Unemployed Farmers Traders Tota
Status Servants Workers Employed
Number of 30 25 30 75 3 10 175
Respondents
Percentage 17.1 14.3 17.1 42.9 1.7 1.2 5.7 100

Fig. 5.: Based on Salary Level

Salary Level Below N 10,000 A51,000 A101,000 Above Total
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Number of 25 75 50 15 10 175
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Percentage 14.3 42.9 28.6 8.6 5.7 100

Fig. 6.: Based on Refuse/Waste Disposal

Refuse/VWaste Open Burning Throwing Others Total
Disposal Dumpsite
 Number of 90 40 30 15 175
Respondents
Percentage 51.4 22.9 |17.1 8.6 100

LAND USE ANALYSIS

The Study Area contains a broad mix of land uses. The land use analysis of Ekosodin village in
Benin City, Nigeria, examines the different types of land uses within the neighbourhood and their
distribution,which includes residential, commercial, mixed-use and public land uses.
RESIDENTIAL LAND USE IN EKOSODIN
Ekosodin has undergone a significant transformation in recent decades. Its residential land use
has evolved considerably due to various factors. Here's the results of my studies and survey:
The establishment of the University of Benin brought a significant influx of students seeking
accommodation. This led to a shift in land use from predominantly agricultural to primarily
residential and commercial. Current Residential Land Use Characteristics:
Dominance of Residential Houses: Approximately 90% of houses in the village are used for
residential purposes, with some incorporating commercial activities (mixed use).
Student Accommodation: Alarge portion of the residential land caters to student housing,
ranging from single rooms to hostels.
Varying Housing Types: Housing types include traditional mud houses, modern apartments, and
single-family homes. The type of housing depends on affordability and individual preferences.
Limited Zoning Regulations: Lack of strict zoning requlations led to mixed residential and
commercial land use, particularly in areas near the university.

Pictures of the residential land use.

COMMERCIAL LAND USE IN EKOSODIN

These facilities consist of ; small businesses, retail shops,
restaurants, bars and night clubs.
These facilities are distributed along all major roads in ekosodin (boundary road, edo
newton street street,
and market road) and distribution gets concentrated towards school. Most of the
shops are container constructions which provide opportunities for relocation.

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Pictures of commercial landuse

INFRASTRUCTURES

The infrastructure in Ekosodin village is basic, but it is adequate for the needs of the
villagers.The village has a number of dirt roads that are passable by car during the dry season.
However, the roads become impassable during the rainy season. There is no electricity in the
village, so villagers rely on generators for power. There is also no running water in the village, so
villagers must collect water from wells and boreholes. The village has a small primary school, a
secondary school and a health clinic. However, the school is only open for a few months each
year and the clinic is often understaffed. There are no major hospitals in the village. Despite the
lack of infrastructure, Ekosodin village is a close-knit community where people help each other
out. The villagers are proud of their way of life and they are working to improve their
infrastructure.
CONCLUSION

This land use analysis provides essential information for urban renewal efforts in Ekosodin. It
would help identify areas where different types of land uses can be better integrated and where
improvements to the built environment are made to enhance residents' quality of life. For
example, increasing the availability of open space, improving access to commercial areas, and
addressing housing shortages can help to create a more livable and sustainable community.
Based on the information available, Ekosodin is a residential neighbourhood with commercial,
mixed land and public land uses.