Spatial Variations and Planning Implications of Urban Crimes in the Bamenda Metropolis of Cameroon
Jude Ndzifon Kimengsi,
Isofa Ndam
Issue:
Volume 2, Issue 4, December 2017
Pages:
89-98
Received:
6 September 2017
Accepted:
26 September 2017
Published:
8 November 2017
DOI:
10.11648/j.larp.20170204.11
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Abstract: Rapid urban growth is characteristic of many cities in Sub-Saharan Africa. In the midst of such growth, insecurity and crimes represent a major emerging issue in these urban centres where the fear of crime and violence persists. The case of Bamenda, a primate city in Cameroon comes to mind. Uncontrolled urban growth has created breeding grounds for the upsurge of urban crimes which show spatial variations in their nature and distribution. In the context of Bamenda, previous studies have investigated city planning with respect to land use and the environment, land use and wetlands, housing patterns and green space development. These studies fall short of providing scientific information on the nature and spatial variations in urban crime and their implications for urban planning. In this study, we purposively sample 150 respondents drawn from targeted neighbourhoods. Using the correlation analysis at 0.5 level of significance, we established a significant relationship (0.784) between urban crime and city planning and development deficiencies on the one hand, and a significant relationship (0.84) between urban crime and neighbourhood socio-economic characteristics on the other hand. The intensity and distribution of urban crimes show a close link with mishaps in city planning and development. This calls for coordinated efforts to support the revision, upgrading and respect of urban planning regulations to ensure adequate access to neighbourhoods in a bid to stem the prevalence of crime. Such a strategy is necessary to support the global objective (at least from a micro perspective) of making cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable in line with Sustainable Development Goal 11.
Abstract: Rapid urban growth is characteristic of many cities in Sub-Saharan Africa. In the midst of such growth, insecurity and crimes represent a major emerging issue in these urban centres where the fear of crime and violence persists. The case of Bamenda, a primate city in Cameroon comes to mind. Uncontrolled urban growth has created breeding grounds for...
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An Analysis on Influencing Factors of Rural Housing and Settlement Pattern in Rajshahi, Bangladesh
Lamia Ferdous,
Abdulla-Al Kafy,
Akanda Md. Raihan Gafur,
Md. Abdul Wakil
Issue:
Volume 2, Issue 4, December 2017
Pages:
99-109
Received:
26 July 2017
Accepted:
13 October 2017
Published:
22 November 2017
DOI:
10.11648/j.larp.20170204.12
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Abstract: Bangladesh is a country with natural resources though it is the densely populated country having numerous numbers of villages and in which 93.51% of the total areas are comprised of rural areas. In rural settlements, the fundamental changes are authentically an outcome of the transformation of urbanization and various factors are associated with the emblematical changes of this settlement. The objective of the study is to determine and analyze the most operative factors beneath the changing housing condition and settlement pattern, which illustrates the socio-economic characteristics in the rural area. The study conducted in Dhaminkaur and KhordKaur villages of Baghmara Upazila, Rajshahi with the help of Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) tools i.e. key informants’ interview, transect walk and direct observation throughout the study area. Household questionnaire survey was conducted by random sampling of 102 households during July 2016 to August 2016. Geographic Information System (GIS) has been applied to see the decadal change in settlement pattern in the year between 2003- 2016. According to the study, a significant change has noticed in the housing settlement pattern in the last 13 years. Influential factors behind the housing condition and reason for changing condition have been identified. Main reason for changing conditions are: increase in income and migration rate, variation in income source, and Reduction of joint family. The application of “weighted index method” in the research shows the value of the average condition of the household is 13.67 which indicates the housing condition in the study area is Moderate. Basically, the research demonstrates the most influential factors which affect the changing condition and settlement pattern in rural housing to achieve the better quality of life in Rural Neighborhoods.
Abstract: Bangladesh is a country with natural resources though it is the densely populated country having numerous numbers of villages and in which 93.51% of the total areas are comprised of rural areas. In rural settlements, the fundamental changes are authentically an outcome of the transformation of urbanization and various factors are associated with th...
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Sustainable Urban Freight Distribution: The Case of Piraeus Port-City
Afroditi Anagnostopoulou,
Maria Poulou
Issue:
Volume 2, Issue 4, December 2017
Pages:
110-116
Received:
30 October 2017
Accepted:
14 November 2017
Published:
20 December 2017
DOI:
10.11648/j.larp.20170204.13
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Abstract: In port cities, there are often severe transport and urban freight mobility issues associated with the port operations since ports and their surrounding urban areas are struggling with the ever-increasing flow of trucks, accommodating both through and intra-city cargo movement. This paper aims to present how urban freight distribution measures can support the goals of sustainable development even in cities with limited previous experience in energy efficiency and environmental friendly solutions. The successful case of the Piraeus port-city is presented and findings derived from a survey about urban delivery in the city center are provided. The study describes how efforts from different stakeholders should be coordinated to support urban freight distribution in the context of an action plan that promotes sustainable development in the city. Results from Piraeus case are useful for other comparable port-cities in Europe experiencing a rapid growth in passengers and freight volumes required to be handled, imposing significant negative externalities to the urban area.
Abstract: In port cities, there are often severe transport and urban freight mobility issues associated with the port operations since ports and their surrounding urban areas are struggling with the ever-increasing flow of trucks, accommodating both through and intra-city cargo movement. This paper aims to present how urban freight distribution measures can ...
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