urban planning - lagos
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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.
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