Green Infrastructure Study: An Assessment of the awareness of residential plot owners with different socioeducational status, Lagos, Nigeria

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Publication Date

10/07/2026

Volume / Issue

Vol 1, Issue 2 (2026)

Article No.

045

Journal

British Journal of Contemporary Research

Received

30 Jun 2026

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Abstract

Approaches and strategies to develop the urban environment sustainably has in recent times being on the increase, with green strategies being the major focus. The research aims at assessing the influence of educational level of residents on awareness of green infrastructure within their residential plots with a view of proposing strategies for green infrastructure enhancement within the urban development. The research focused on residential plots in Amuwo-Odofin, Lagos, Nigeria. Questionnaires were distributed strategically to elicit information on resident’s socio-educational status and residential site status. Analysis at two levels, which involved descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis, using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) Version 21 was carried out. The study reveals strong positive relationship between the educational level of respondents and their awareness of the green infrastructure provision through open natural spaces within their residential plots, with these perceptions also varying with other demographic factors. The study concluded that continuous education in form of public and private enlightenment of residents and prospective developers by government environmental agencies and built environment professionals is an essential educational strategy. Employing this educational strategy of enlightenment at various levels will improve the chances of enhancing environmental and nature sustenance within residential plots through green infrastructure planning.

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