Abstract
The increasing incidence of abandoned structures coupled with the associated seemly insurmountable environmental, psychosocial and economic risks in a developing country like Nigeria is a nerve racking problem of concern to the government and the communities. The study therefore, within the context of the three residential densities the study examined the incidence, causes and impacts of abandoned structures with a view to providing information on the extents and effects of abandoned structures on residents in Ilorin. The study utilized primary data obtained with the aid of questionnaire from 428 residents collected in the ratio 3:2:1 in high, medium and low density residential areas. Four indices were developed: ‘Environmental Impact of Abandonment’ (EIAI), ‘Psycho-Social Impact of Abandoned Structures’ (PSIASI), ‘Economic Impact of Abandonment’ (EcIAI) and ‘Suggested Solutions to Abandonment’ (SSA). It is observed that the incidence of abandoned structures varies significantly among the residential neighbourhoods of Ilorin metropolis (F = 9.458 and p = 0.036 at 95% confidence level). The magnitude of the six categories of abandonment in Ilorin metropolis is more in the high density area then in medium and low density. Residents of different residential densities of Ilorin do not have the same or similar views about the environmental effect of abandonment in their areas (F= 4.604 and p= 0.0160. The study recommends as suggested by respondents increase in basic salary (SSA =, 4.31) local planning authority should work on blight control (SSA = 4.29) and there should be proper site selection before commencement of building projects (SSA =.4.28). DOI : 10.7176/RHSS/9-18-08 Publication date :September 30 th 2019
Highlights
Abandonment of landed property is a global issue and abounds everywhere; both in the developed and developing countries (Hoe, 2013)
The consequential effects of such structures are obvious on the economy, residents and environment as a whole
It is observed that the incidence of abandoned structures varies significantly among the residential neighbourhoods of Ilorin metropolis i.e. residents of different residential densities of Ilorin metropolis do not have the same or similar views about the incidence of abandonment in their area with (F = 9.458 and p = 0.036 at 95% confidence level)
Summary
Abandonment of landed property is a global issue and abounds everywhere; both in the developed and developing countries (Hoe, 2013). Abandoned landed properties in Ilorin city downgrade quality of life, create unattractive urban environment for the citizens, visitors as well as future investors. This contradicts the fundamental preoccupation of planning to make the city safe, healthy, beautiful and sustainable Keeble, (1969), Nenno, (1996) cited in Akindele, (2013). Primary data was obtained directly from the field through reconnaissance survey, direct observations and measurement which involved the physical counting of abandoned buildings and copies of structured questionnaire were administered on residents in the study area. Total building population observed in the sampled localities in urban area of Ilorin was 4265. ANOVA was used to test the intra urban variation in the causes and impacts of abandoned structures
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