Housing Quality And Environmental Conditions In A Planned Peri-Urban Residential Estate: Evidence From Minna, Nigeria

Abstract

This study assesses housing quality and environmental conditions in Lawu Estate, a planned peri-urban residential estate located within the Tudun-Fulani area of Bosso-Minna, Nigeria. The study is anchored on sustainable housing and urban resilience frameworks. It provides evidence-based insights into the deficits between urban planning intentions and actual residential outcomes in rapidly expanding peri-urban areas. Using a cross-sectional survey design, primary data were collected through structured questionnaires administered to 150 household heads, yielding 142 valid responses (a 94.7% retrieval rate). Housing quality and environmental conditions were assessed using indicators such as structural conditions, access to infrastructure, environmental management, provision of drainage systems, accessibility, and neighbourhood services. Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistics, reliability-tested indices, and inferential statistics. The findings revealed satisfactory structural conditions in the majority of residential buildings. However, notable gaps were observed in the provision of infrastructure, waste management, drainage systems, maintenance, and access to public amenities. These results indicate serious implementation deficiencies between planned residential estates and actual development outcomes in peri-urban expansion contexts. The study contributes to sustainable housing quality research by demonstrating how weak environmental regulatory frameworks negatively affect planned residential estates in African settings. It offers valuable insights for planners, housing developers, and policymakers on improving housing quality and environmental conditions in peri-urban locations.