City Prosperity Index as A Tool for Urban Regeneration: A Case Study of Ibadan, Nigeria

Abstract

The need to establish the social, economic, and environmental sustainability aspect of cities cannot be overemphasized. However, urban regeneration projects are not new to urban centers, several studies have revealed the shortcomings associated with the study of the methods to ensure urban regeneration practices and their planning processes are sustainable. This study examined some well-developed strategies for sustainable urban growth within Ibadan city. The method of data collection for this study was qualitatively structured to acquire pertinent data for the assessment of the current state of Ibadan city prosperity. Findings established that Ibadan city lacked community cohesion, poor civic identity, varying degree of security threats, poor mobility and connectivity consequent upon poor standard of living of the populace. Urban growth has no properly managed in the city as shown by the study. The needs for planning process that can curtail, manage, and ultimately create satisfaction for its citizenry is recommended for Ibadan city.