Urban system growth and Lagos Flashcards
What is urban system growth?
The growth of urban places due to increasing population size and suburbanization, requiring investment in infrastructure.
What are ribbon developments?
Tongue-shaped growths that spread out along important main roads in urban areas.
What is the primary driver of urban sprawl in Brussels?
Suburbanization.
How does transport support urban system growth?
Transport infrastructure connects districts and supports housing developments.
What role does road construction play in urban growth?
It facilitates urban sprawl and is a defining characteristic of US urban planning.
What challenges does Lagos face in terms of urban growth?
Affordable housing, poor transport infrastructure, economic water stress, and inadequate sewage and sanitation.
What percentage of Lagos residents have access to clean water?
Approximately 60%.
What ambitious plan has Lagos embarked on to improve water provision?
The Lagos Water Master Plan.
What is the Bus Rapid Transit System (BRT) in Lagos?
The first Bus Rapid Transit system in Africa, covering two lines over 35km.
What is the dominant urban system process impacting Lagos?
Slum development.
What are typical locations for slum development in Lagos?
Steep slopes, mosquito-infested swamps, lagoons, and areas near railway lines and city dumps.
What is the life expectancy in Makoko slum as of 2014?
Below 40 years.
What is the Eko Atlantic Project?
A private development project aimed at modernizing Lagos with luxury apartments, a financial district, and a private power grid.
What concerns exist regarding the Eko Atlantic Project?
It may primarily benefit elites and wealthy investors, potentially exacerbating inequalities.
Fill in the blank: The growth in size and importance of the _______ airport supports the growth of service industries in Brussels.
international
True or False: Lagos has a well-maintained road infrastructure.
False.
What percentage of Nigeria’s cars are driven in Lagos?
40%.
What is the main public transport system in Lagos?
Informal buses called danfos and mini tricycle buses called okada.
What is the percentage of residents in Lagos that have improved access to sanitation?
About 85%.
What is the significance of road networks in urban infrastructure?
They enable the provision of piped water, power, and sewage lines.
What is the spatial bias of the Bus Rapid Transit System in Lagos?
It is biased towards advantaged neighbourhoods.
What is the estimated growth rate of Lagos’s population?
77 people per hour.
Fill in the blank: The dominant pattern of urban change in Lagos is a conversion to _______ rather than away from slum.
slum
What is the main characteristic of slum development?
It occurs informally on land not legally owned by developers.
What type of development does the Eko Atlantic Project include?
Sky-scrapers, luxury apartments, and a shopping boulevard.
What environmental concern is associated with the Eko Atlantic sea wall?
It may worsen flooding for neighbouring areas not protected by it.
