Impact of urban expansion of Owerri on the surrounding hinterlands (a case study of Amakohia) Department: Urban and Regional Planning By: fctnett Project ID: 5949 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1Rate this project12345 Price:₦3000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractRapid increase in the urban population in Nigeria has given rise to an uncontrolled expansion of the majority of the urban centres. One of the major consequences of such uncontrolled urban expansion is unchecked conversion of valuable rural and agricultural land to urban uses. The encroachment of urban settlements into rural hinterlands reduces the capacity of the remaining rural land to sustain increased agricultural production called for by the increase in both urban and rural populations. The research explores the effects of the rapid expansion of Amakohia in Imo State, on the surrounding hinterlands which constitute its urban fringe. It recommends a number of regulatory measures for control of rural-urban land conversion at the urban fringe areas. It concludes by saying that the future growth of urban settlements depends on the nature of their fringe areas, adequate management strategies are crucial for such fringe areas. ...Preview Download Preview +Other Urban and Regional Planning project topics and materials you might be interested in»The impact of small-scale industries in rural areas (a case study of Umunwarahu village in Obodoukwu, Ideato north Local Government Area of Imo state»Residents perception on housing quality (a case study of Imo housing estate, Umuguma)»Public perception of solid waste management in Trans-Amadi industrial area of Port-Harcourt»A dissertation proposal on impact of citizen participation in community development (a case study of Ibeku in Aboh Mbaise L.G.A Imo state)»A study on the impact of soil erosion and control strategies - a case study of Idah town in Idah local government area, Kogi state»To assess the performance of Sagbama local government council in the development of Sagbama communities»A history of industrialization in Kano state between 1967 - 2007»Impact of urban expansion on infrastructure - a case study of Etiosa local government area, Lagos state, Nigeria»Analysis of urban sprawl in Gwale LGA, Kano state»The effects of industrial solid waste disposal on the environment in Trans-amadi industrial area of Portharcourt»The effects of overcrowding on housing quality (a case study of Akwakuma Owerri north, Imo state»Impact of urban expansion of Owerri on the surrounding hinterlands (a case study of Amakohia)»Intercity transportation (a case study of Transport Corpration of Anambra State (TRACAS) Awka»Assessment of encroachment on floodplain along river Kubanni Zaria, Kaduna state»A study of accidents at road junction