The correlates of residents’ perception of safety in gated communities in Nigeria

Makinde, Olusola Oladapo

doi:10.1016/j.ssaho.2020.100018

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“…From the study, it was observed that the respondents believe more in the presence of security agents and the vigilante (54.8%) in the neighbourhood out of the other option that included: auto opener entry, patrolling guards, surveillance cameras, devices in the roadbed, card entry, code entry and house alarms among others. This submission is in consistent with the study by Makinde (2020) [44].…”

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The Effects of Physical and Social Characteristics on Residents' Perception on Neighbourhood Quality in the Urban Environment

Makinde¹

2020

J. Hum. Earth Future

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There are growing concerns for neighbourhood lowliness in public housing development which affect residents’ wellbeing. Three major neighbourhood components that comprise the socio-economic characteristics of the residents, physical and social characteristics of neighbourhoods were identified and assessed for this study. A questionnaire survey was used to acquire primary data. Five, representing 16.7% of estates, were randomly selected from thirty public housing estates in the urban area of Ibadan. Subsequently, using systematic sampling technique, questionnaires were administered to 985 (20%) of households from the total of 4,922 households in the selected estates. Data collected were analysed using percentages, Relative Importance Indices and Multiple Regression Analyses. The results showed that 74.5% were homeowners, while renters, inheritors and government allotters had 22.7 and 2.8%, respectively. The results on the perception of physical characteristics indices (PCI) show that Alalubosa estate had the highest value with 4.23 PCI, while the social characteristics indices (SCI) revealed that Old Bodija estate had the highest value of 4.09 SCI. The results of regression analyses show that PCI and SCI were significant to residents' perception of neighbourhood quality where P-value < 0.00 probability level. The study conﬁrmed the linear relationship and level of signiﬁcance among the three factors. Doi: 10.28991/HEF-2020-01-03-03 Full Text: PDF

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The Effects of Physical and Social Characteristics on Residents' Perception on Neighbourhood Quality in the Urban Environment

Makinde¹

2020

J. Hum. Earth Future

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“…There are 30 residential areas with Gated Communities (GCs) in Ibadan. Five (5) residential areas consisting of fifty-seven (57) GCs were purposively selected for demonstrating typical GCs characteristics (see Table 1). These include Agodi Government Reservation Area (AGRA), with ten (10) GCs; New Bodija Scheme (NBS) with fifteen (15) GCs; Old Bodija Scheme (OBS) with thirty (30) GCs; Kolapo Ishola Scheme (KIS) with one (1) GC and Alalubosa Government Reservation Area (ALGRA), with one (1) GC.…”

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“…The need for enhanced property value, privacy, safety and security resulted in an enclosed area, including the need to feel safer. Security, social connectivity and safety are also linked to a greater sense of identity and community, the necessity to bring the entire community together to enhanced common ideals and values [5,10].…”

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“…Even though the major evolution of enclosed neighbourhoods has happened in city areas, especially in Oshogbo, Kaduna, Kano, Lagos, Port Harcourt and Ibadan among others, the occurrence has not been restricted to these cities. Several applications for neighbourhood enclosures have also been received in municipalities [5]. In the context of high crime rates, many people consider security villages or enclosed neighbourhoods the only choice for safety living in metropolises.…”

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“…For larger communities, it might be likely for inhabitants to stay inside the community for most day-to-day doings. GCs are a kind of communal interest development but are different from deliberate communities [5].…”

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Typological Analysis of Gated Communities Characteristics in Ibadan, Nigeria

Makinde¹

2022

Sustainable Housing

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Given the fact that the fear of crime is growing in Ibadan, and the number of gated communities or enclosed neighbourhoods is growing daily, need for an in-depth study of this phenomenon is essential to make available understanding into the architect’s thought procedures, design values and establish a typological dimension of the prevailing enclosed neighbourhood. The aim of the study is to examine the types and characteristics of gated communities in Ibadan, with a view to informing policy on neighbourhood design and gated community development. This study identifies and assesses the types and characteristics of gated communities in Ibadan; this was assessed using field survey through direct observation check and structured questionnaire methods. The result of the typological classification of gated communities through a variety of enclosure in Ibadan shows nine deferent types of gated communities, this include type A (Ornamental gating), type B (Walled subdivisions, type C (Faux-gated entries), type D (Barricaded streets), type E (partially gated roads), type F (Full gated roads), type G (Restricted entry, bounded area), type H (Restricted entry, guarded area), type I (Condominiums). The result of the defensive physical characteristics of the gated communities shows that Old Bodija Scheme has the strongest characteristics with an average index of 3.58 DPC while Agodi GRA appears weakest with an index of 2.63 DPC. The eight typologies, which were identified, gave understanding to the design philosophy of the architects by showing the elements which they manipulated in the design of gated communities. Finally, the paper examined the level of importance of defensive physical characteristics that include Territoriality, Surveillance, Milieu and Image in the development and design of gated communities.

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A systematic review of gated communities and the challenge of urban transformation in African cities

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Nyantakyi-Frimpong

2021

J Hous and the Built Environ

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The correlates of residents’ perception of safety in gated communities in Nigeria

Cited by 14 publications

References 13 publications

The Effects of Physical and Social Characteristics on Residents' Perception on Neighbourhood Quality in the Urban Environment

The Effects of Physical and Social Characteristics on Residents' Perception on Neighbourhood Quality in the Urban Environment

Typological Analysis of Gated Communities Characteristics in Ibadan, Nigeria

A systematic review of gated communities and the challenge of urban transformation in African cities

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