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5 articles for “port harcourt city”
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Assessment of Noise Pollution Level in Port Harcourt City: a Location Based Comparative Study
Abstract: Noise pollution has emerged as a significant environmental health concern in urban centers, particularly in rapidly developing cities like Port Harcourt, Nigeria. This study presents a comprehensive, location-based comparative assessment of ambient noise levels across selected zones within Port Harcourt metropolis, including residential, commercial, industrial, and traffic-dense areas. Sound level measurements were conducted in the different areas of Port-Harcourt metropolis. High-density and low-density residential neighborhoods, busy roadways, business centers, road …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Noise and Pollution Control · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 7–17 Read article
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Extant Roofing Pattern and Early Decay of Residential Buildings in Port Harcourt Municipality, Rivers State
Abstract: The design and construction pattern of roofs in the tropical environment like Port Harcourt Municipality, Rivers State is a major factor that determined how functional and the life span of building components and materials. In recent time residential building components and materials had been observed to decay earlier than expected due the existing roofing pattern. This study is aimed at assessing the extant roofing pattern and identified factors responsible for …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Planning and Development Architecture · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 16–24 Read article
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The Architecture of Creek Road Market and the Image of Port Harcourt Metropolis, Rivers State, Nigeria
Abstract: Marketplaces are seen as centers of attraction in every city. Therefore, the architecture of marketplaces should be given extensive attention to attract a positive image of the city. If the architecture of a market lacks functionality, it will affect the perception of the city. Often, market designers ignore the key users of the market space and focus on providing profit-oriented spaces. This leads to the spillover of trading activities by …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design and Development · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 13–24 Read article
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Socio-Economic Impacts of Rivers State Government Ring Road Project on Residents of Port Harcourt Municipality
Abstract: As nations strive towards improving the socio-economic well-being of its citizens, efficient transportation system in the form of ring roads have become a desideratum for reducing traffic congestion and enhancing movement of goods and services. The paper examines the impacts a ring road can have on residents of project area with emphasis on Port Harcourt. The Hazard and Effect Management Process (HEMP) technique developed by SHELL was used to examine …
Published in International Journal of Rural and Regional Development · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 42–51 Read article
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Market Architecture, an Effect of Roadside Trading in Port Harcourt Metropolis. A Case Study of Rumu-Woji Market, Rivers State, Nigeria
Abstract: The challenges of road side trading along major market roads in Port Harcourt Metropolis has brought about certain menace to the city. The efforts put in place by the Rivers State government to eradicate the act of roadside trading along market roads have been proven abortive. Various means employed by the government to stop the act of roadside trading have not been successful such as, relocation of traders, barricading market …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design and Development · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 36–46 Read article