Assessing the Effectiveness of Environmental Planning in Promoting Sustainable Urban Landscape A Case Study of Abeokuta, Ogun State

Abstract

This study aims to determine how successful environmental planning is in fostering sustainable urban 
landscapes in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Rapid urbanization and expansion offer serious environmental 
issues and a greater risk of climate change. Environmental planning plays an essential role in the 
design of urban landscapes as well as the integration of environmental concerns into urban 
development processes. However, its capacity to offer long-term results must be assessed. The research 
will employ a case study approach, concentrating on specific neighborhoods in Abeokuta, Ogun State, 
Nigeria. The objectives of this study are to examine the existing environmental planning policies, 
legislation, and frameworks in Abeokuta, assess their implementation, and establish their impact on 
supporting sustainable urban landscapes. Furthermore, the study aims to uncover important 
methodologies and best practices for incorporating environmental issues into urban development 
processes, while taking Abeokuta's specific socioeconomic and environmental conditions into account. 
Various research tools like Interviews, questionnaires, and discussions with significant stakeholders 
such as urban planners, lawmakers, environmental agencies, community leaders, and people will be 
used to collect primary data. The data will be analyzed subjectively and statistically to identify trends 
and themes related to the effectiveness of Abeokuta's environmental planning. Natural resource 
preservation, green space management, environmental hazard reduction, and climate resilience 
enhancement will all be covered in the evaluation of sustainable urban landscapes. The study will also 
investigate the challenges and barriers to adopting environmental planning initiatives and the 
possibilities for improvement. The outcomes of the study will provide light on the efficacy of 
environmental planning in promoting sustainable urban landscapes in Abeokuta. The
recommendations and best practices from the study will serve as a reference for policymakers, urban 
planners, and other stakeholders interested in improving environmental planning and encouraging 
sustainable urban growth in Abeokuta and maybe other comparable cities.