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The implications of adopting sustainable urbanism in developing resilient places in Abuja, Nigeria

Job Momoh (Department of Construction, Property and Surveying, School of the Built Environment and Architecture, London South Bank University, London, UK)
Benachir Medjdoub (School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UK)
Obas John Ebohon (Department of Construction, Property and Surveying, School of the Built Environment and Architecture, London South Bank University, London, UK)
Olubisi Ige (Department of Construction, Property and Surveying, School of the Built Environment and Architecture, London South Bank University, London, UK)
Bert Ediale Young (Department of Construction, Property and Surveying, School of the Built Environment and Architecture, London South Bank University, London, UK)
Jin Ruoyu (Department of Construction, Property and Surveying, School of the Built Environment and Architecture, London South Bank University, London, UK)

International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation

ISSN: 2398-4708

Article publication date: 12 July 2022

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Abstract

Purpose

Sustainable urbanism is the study of both cities and the practices to build them, which focusses on promoting their long-term viability by reducing consumption, waste and harmful impacts on people and place while enhancing the overall well-being of both people and place. This paper analyses the implications of adopting sustainable urbanism principles and developing resilient places with Abuja as the area of focus to tackle the highlighted issues.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper is based on qualitative research which is centred on an extensive literature review and archival retrieval of historical documents. This includes the emergence of urbanism, sustainable urbanism definition and current issues surrounding its adaptation. The paper also focusses on a case study area in the capital city of Abuja, Nigeria which is currently undergoing massive urban development. Interviews are conducted with academics (13), practitioners (12) and government officials (10) making a total of 35 participants.

Findings

The main findings will create an understanding of the definition of sustainability and sustainable urbanism with a special focus on Abuja city. It was realised from the interviews that sustainable urbanism in broad terms encompasses economic, social, and environmental sustainability, and that these dimensions vary across different contexts even in the developing world. Also, sustainability can be achieved through deploying the right combination of measures, policies, assessment tools, sustainability assessment, good governance, and training/education and incentives.

Originality/value

By reviewing the selected studies which explore a wide range of disciplines and research areas, and conducting this qualitative research, this paper shares insights into how sustainability and sustainability urbanism can be achieved in the development of urban spaces in Abuja environs.

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Citation

Momoh, J., Medjdoub, B., Ebohon, O.J., Ige, O., Young, B.E. and Ruoyu, J. (2022), "The implications of adopting sustainable urbanism in developing resilient places in Abuja, Nigeria", International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJBPA-03-2022-0043

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Emerald Publishing Limited

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