RECONSTRUCTION OF CENTRAL MARKET, JOS; Exploring Architectural Determinants to Urban Renewal

📄 Project Abstract

Urban renewal is the redevelopment/revitalization of blighted property of areas in a city. It's an issue currently faced by both developing and developed countries. The urban problem posed by the destroyed Central market Jos is one such example. Effectively carrying out the task of urban renewal like any other challenge requires team effort largely from professionals in the building industry. Thus, the architects' involvement and extent of architectural contribution needed for a successful scheme is a big part of any renewal scheme. Unfortunately, the situation presently obtainable with regards to urban renewal is one where the architects' input has not been well recognised or appreciated and the depth of influence of an architectural contribution to urban renewal has not been explored. An extensive study of the urban renewal process with the view of ascertaining the role and extent of contribution of the architect will be carried out. Also, through case studies of typical marketplaces...