Database research record2009·Nigeria (Lagos)
Commercial horticultural practice in Nigeria: its socio-spatial effects in Lagos city.
Abegunde A. A, Emmanuel Olufemi Omisore, O. F. Oluodo, D O Olaleye
African Journal of Agricultural Research
Urban Farm DB summary
A study in the Eti-Osa local government area of Lagos, Nigeria, investigated the socio-spatial effects of urban horticultural gardens. Of 75 identified gardens, 63 managers were interviewed, revealing that 79.4% of gardens were profit-oriented. Gardens had inadequate setbacks (mean 1.45 m) from roads, leading to off-street parking and traffic congestion. Only 20% of horticulturists aimed to improve urban aesthetics, indicating a need for urban planners to educate them to prioritize urban aesthetics over economic gain.