Evaluation of Spatial Growth Dynamics in the Peri-Urban Residential Neighbourhoods in Minna, Nigeria

Abstract

Spatial development 01' the p 'i-urb I . " '.I. ert-m an tad been attributed to the challenges confronting the cities In the a f h . . .. . reas q Ouslng, infrastructure provision and unemployment, This study exam' d the r f . . . '. - tne e I ale q spatzal development at the peripheral residential nelgJ1bourhoods 01' Mi lIf' S .. • • .'.1 tnna, rager late. Cluster sampling technique was eT~ployed foi sel~ctl0n of sUltable Peri-urban residential neighbourhood sites within Minna r:zetropolls. Four sets of satellite imageries obtained were used; that is, the Thematic Mapp~r for 1986, the Enhance Thematic Mapper plus for 1996, the Enhance ThematiC Mapper plus for 2006 and the Enhance Thematic Mapper plus for 201~, five (5) spatial. growth dynamics (Bare-Land, Built-up, Disturbed Vegetation, ==: 198.6 - 2012 ".Results obtained revealed vividly the emerging role of peri~rban In c~fJJ expansion. Proper planning and management of bare surfaces, Undisturbed Vegetation and Water body) were evaluated within the study area investment III mass housing projects and preservation of agricultural land were recommended for easy integration of the peri-urban into the city fabrics and for the achievement of the desired sustainable development.