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Adebara, T M (2024) Exploring the Temporary Appropriation of Marginal Open Spaces in Urban Residential Neighbourhoods. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 29(01), 47-65.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: marginal open spaces; Nigeria; planning law; socio-spatial exclusion; temporary appropriation
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- URL: https://doi.org/10.21315/jcdc-03-22-0063
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Open spaces are essential to the liveability of urban residential neighbourhoods. While formal open spaces, including neighbourhood parks, have been extensively studied for their environmental and social values, there is scanty research on marginal open spaces’ potential uses and benefits. By drawing on an empirical study of residential neighbourhoods in a Nigerian urban centre, this study explores the temporary appropriation of marginal open spaces. The study adopts a mixed-method approach using a questionnaire survey, photographic recordings, observations, open space measurements and interviews with local planning authorities. Findings showed that marginal spaces exist in various types and forms, including open areas along neighbourhood streets and stream corridors. The three major types of temporary appropriation in the residential neighbourhoods were “Informal commerce”, “Leisure/social pursuit” and “Sacralisation (religious activity)”. The most critical concerns regarding open space appropriation, measured on a five-point Likert scale, were “Lack of safety”, “Absence of tree cover/shade” and “Stench from uncollected waste”, with scales of 4.92, 4.68 and 4.42, respectively. Information gathered from the local planning authorities also showed that the users violated the planning regulations guiding the marginal spaces. The study concluded that although the temporary use of open spaces in residential neighbourhoods is essential for improving the residents’ livelihoods and socio-cultural lives, the practice is fraught with several challenges. Consequently, practical policy recommendations were proffered to ensure that marginal spaces are produced as desirable areas for everyday life while maintaining hygiene, safety, cleanliness and comfort. © Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2024. This work is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
Amade, B, Moneke, U U and Okorie, C E (2024) Modelling the Hindrances to Building Information Modelling Adoption on Construction Projects in Nigeria. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 29(01), 23-46.
Bekele, A A and Mahesh, G (2024) Exploring the Impact of Endogenic Factors on the Competency of Small and Medium Contractors in the Ethiopian Construction Industry. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 29(01), 211-45.
Buyukyoran, F and Yaman, H (2024) Construction Sector Dynamics in Turkey: Economic Advancements and Vulnerabilities. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 29(01), 267-91.
Draleti, G, Sengonzi, R and Kakitahi, J (2024) Improvement of Risk Management in Cost Estimation in the Building Construction Industry in Uganda. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 29(01), 111-38.
Fateh, M A M, Supian, A N and Goh, C S (2024) Managing Emotional Intelligence of Construction Players During COVID-19 in Malaysia. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 29(01), 191-210.
Matarneh, S (2024) Construction Disputes Causes and Resolution Methods: A Case Study from a Developing Country. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 29(01), 139-61.
Mengistu, D G, Ashene, D A and Beyene, M M (2024) Micro and Small Enterprises’ Development in the Ethiopian Construction Industry: The Challenges and Improvement Regulatory Framework. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 29(01), 67-85.
Mwelu, N, Watundu, S and Moya, M (2024) Demand Side Perception on Success Factors for Implementing Public Road Construction Projects. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 29(01), 1-22.
Nwal, S S, Panuwatwanich, K and Naing, M (2024) Critical Factors Influencing the Performance of Public Housing Construction Projects in Myanmar. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 29(01), 163-90.
Sospeter, N G and Awuzie, B O (2024) Capital Budgeting Implementation by Public Sector Construction Firms in Tanzania’s Housebuilding Industry: An Exploratory Study. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 29(01), 87-109.
Torres, D A, Herrera, A S A and Cano, J M G (2024) Bibliometric Analysis of the Journal of Construction in Developing Countries. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 29(01), 247-66.