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    Analysis of Landuse Development in KANO Municipality, Nigeria
    (Department of Urban and regional planning, Faculty of Environmental Design, Obafemi Awolowo University, 2023) ALWADOOD, Ali Jasini
    The study examined; the different landuse nuclei in Kano Municipality; the socio economic characteristics of residents in the identified landuse nuclei; analysed the landuse patterns of the study area between 1950 and 2020; determined the factors influencing landuse development; and examined the physical planning implications of landuse development in the study area. These were with a view to providing information for explaining the current spatial morphology and guidelines for effective policy response towards its management. Fieldwork, Focus Group Discussion (FGD), participatory mapping and questionnaire administration were adopted in eliciting information. Information on the pattern of landuse development was obtained from Topographical map for the year 1950. Others are: aerial photograph (1968) and multi-date satellite images for the years 1975, 1990, 2001, 2010 and 2020. Fishnet technique at 500 meters intervals was used in the selection of sample locations. A total of 1,421 points were obtained with 894 located within residential areas, thereby constituting the sample size for questionnaire administration. The obtained information were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics while the spatial aspect was analysed using Nearest Neighbour Analysis, Overlay operation and Buffering. The study identified 92 independent development nuclei in Kano Municipality with residential landuse representing 63.3%. Most of the development nuclei (89.1%) were characterized by multiple landuse types while 56.7% developed as post-colonial organic development. The study observed a wide disparity in the socio-economic characteristics of the residents in the identified development nuclei with: age, household sizes and length of stay, inversely proportional with increase in distance from the ancient walled city. Similarly, development nuclei were polarised along ethnic, income and educational disparities. The municipality witnessed a growth from 27.5 km² from the year 1950 to 355.3 km² in 2020, which was a growth of 1,192.8% in 70 years (annual growth of 17.3%). Factors such as land affordability, land availability, serenity of the area, and social ties (Family and Friends) were identified as the main factors influencing land use development, with each contributing, 12.0%, 10.6%, 9.9% and 9.2% respectively. The land use development of Kano municipality showed several significant implications for urban planning, such as the development of poor environmental quality in the older organic nuclei within the ancient walled city, the conversion of open spaces to built-up areas foe economic ventures, the loss of historical monuments, and the development of social segregation that collectively hindered interactions and tolerance among residents. The near absence of adequate water and electricity supplies, poor conditions of roads and other social facilities were also identified. In essence, the multifaceted challenges discovered by the landuse development in Kano municipality emphasize the urgency of a holistic and sustainable urban planning approach. It is essential to strike a balance between economic growth and preserving the city's heritage, enhancing environmental quality, promoting social integration, and investing in critical infrastructure. Only through a comprehensive and forward-thinking urban planning strategy can Kano municipality fulfil its potential as a thriving, inclusive, and vibrant urban center for its residents