urban planning - lagos

Urban planning

Urban planning is the process of designing and regulating the use of land, resources, facilities, and services in cities to improve quality of life.

Why Lagos needs urban planning

Lagos faces rapid urban growth, overcrowding, poor housing, traffic congestion, and pollution, so urban planning helps manage these issues.

Name two challenges of urban planning in lagos

1. Housing shortages & slums

2. Traffic congestion & pollution

What are the details of makokos floating school have?

Built in 2013

Designed for up to 100 students at a time

Roughly $6250 to build

Triangular, floating structure

Solar panels for power

Rainwater collection

Natural ventilation

Collapsed in 2016

What happened to Makoko’s floating school in 2016?

It collapsed due to heavy rain and wind

What was learnt by the collapsing of the floating school

Innovative design can address local challenges, but sustainability, maintenance, and resilience to extreme weather are crucial.