The effects of overcrowding on housing quality (a case study of Akwakuma Owerri north, Imo state Department:Urban and Regional Planning By: fctnett Project ID: 5956 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1 Price:₦3000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractThis research project deals with the effects of overcrowding on housing qualities in Akwakuma in Owerri North L.G.A. of Imo state. Housing is one amongst the fundamental basic needs of man every man needs a place he can call home. Housing in general refers to the social problem of ensuring that member of society have a home in which to live whether a house or dwelling, lodging or shelter. A place of relaxation and rest after the day’s activities. In this research work various sources of data collection were adopted e.g. primary and secondary sources of data collection. In this research project various sampling techniques were discussed such as cluster sampling, stratified random sampling technique was used in this research work for the twelve (12) streets in Akwakuma (study area). Sample size was approximately 400, and the statistical too in testing the hypothesis in this research project was“chi-square”. The results of the hypothesis in this research are t-calculated 2.49 while t-tabulated 7.96 and it was recorded that since t-tabulated is greater than t-calculated, we reject HO and accept HI which states that urban expansion and substandard building materials are factors causing overcrowding on housing qualities in the study. In conclusion, the beauty, security, privacy and comfort of a house are lost when the total number of persons recommended for a house exceeds the available number of qualifies and facilities/services in a house or even an area. These are problems and they have to be resolved. ...Preview Download Preview +Other Urban and Regional Planning project topics and materials you might be interested in»The impact of small-scale industries in rural areas (a case study of Umunwarahu village in Obodoukwu, Ideato north Local Government Area of Imo state»Residents perception on housing quality (a case study of Imo housing estate, Umuguma)»Public perception of solid waste management in Trans-Amadi industrial area of Port-Harcourt»A dissertation proposal on impact of citizen participation in community development (a case study of Ibeku in Aboh Mbaise L.G.A Imo state)»A study on the impact of soil erosion and control strategies - a case study of Idah town in Idah local government area, Kogi state»To assess the performance of Sagbama local government council in the development of Sagbama communities»A history of industrialization in Kano state between 1967 - 2007»Impact of urban expansion on infrastructure - a case study of Etiosa local government area, Lagos state, Nigeria»Analysis of urban sprawl in Gwale LGA, Kano state»The effects of industrial solid waste disposal on the environment in Trans-amadi industrial area of Portharcourt»The effects of overcrowding on housing quality (a case study of Akwakuma Owerri north, Imo state»Impact of urban expansion of Owerri on the surrounding hinterlands (a case study of Amakohia)»Intercity transportation (a case study of Transport Corpration of Anambra State (TRACAS) Awka»A study of accidents at road junction»Assessment of encroachment on floodplain along river Kubanni Zaria, Kaduna state