Urban and Regional Planning

Volume 10, Issue 2, June 2025

  • Research Article

    The Role of the Land Use Act in Shaping Sustainable Construction Practices in Nigeria

    Adeola Sarah Ajayi*, Oluranti Mobolaji Oladunmoye

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 2, June 2025
    Pages: 55-60
    Received: 30 March 2025
    Accepted: 8 April 2025
    Published: 29 April 2025
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    Abstract: The Nigerian Land Use Act of 1978 plays a crucial role in shaping the country’s construction industry, particularly in the context of sustainable development. This study investigates the implications of the Land Use Act on sustainable construction practices in Nigeria, highlighting both the challenges and opportunities it presents. The paper examin... Show More
  • Review Article

    Gaps in Affordable Housing Discussions: Future Research Directions for Sustainable Development Goal 11

    Timothy Akinwande, Eddie Chi Man Hui

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 2, June 2025
    Pages: 61-90
    Received: 7 April 2025
    Accepted: 19 April 2025
    Published: 24 May 2025
    DOI: 10.11648/j.urp.20251002.12
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    Abstract: Affordable housing (AH) for the urban poor has continued as a prevalent challenge across most countries of the world in the face of continuous urbanization, regardless of the popularity of AH in scholarly discussions. To provide an overview of this research area in recent times, a scoping review has been conducted in this study. The study employed ... Show More