Urban Renewal Through Effective Circulation System: A Case Study of Kobape, Ogun State, Nigeria
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Rapid urbanisation in Nigeria’s peri-urban regions has intensified infrastructure deficits, resulting in fragmented development, limited accessibility, and persistent housing challenges. Although urban renewal is widely adopted as a response, it often overlooks the structural role of circulation systems in shaping urban form. This study examines how road network configuration influences urban renewal patterns in Kobape, Ogun State. A mixed-methods approach combining GIS-based network analysis, field observations, and policy review was employed. Network performance was evaluated using graph-theoretic metrics, including intersection density, link-node ratio, gamma index, and centrality measures. Results reveal a structurally imbalanced network with low connectivity (intersection density: 4.2 junctions/km²; link-node ratio: 1.18; gamma index: 0.41) and high dependence on a single arterial corridor (betweenness centrality: 0.78). This has produced corridor-dominated development, with growth concentrated along the expressway and limited integration of interior areas. The study establishes that connectivity rather than infrastructure provision alone determines urban renewal outcomes. It proposes a connectivity-centred framework emphasising hierarchical networks and internal integration to support equitable and sustainable urban development.
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A. Odularu, O., Gabriel Olaoye, & Engr Obianuju Chukwuka. (2026). Urban Renewal Through Effective Circulation System: A Case Study of Kobape, Ogun State, Nigeria. Matondang Journal, 5(2), 148-159. Retrieved from https://www.biarjournal.com/index.php/matondang/article/view/1494
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