In most nations of the third world, the large proportion of the cities are plagued with different multi dimmentional urban growth challenges. The problem of the central city slum and the required solution has some socioeconomic, technical, administrative and socio-cultural considerations. It is in this regard that this paper has attempted an examination of the housing redevelopment in Ile-Ife, Nigeria. Data for this study were derived through the use of questionnaire administered on 476 houses samples of household heass selected using systematic random sampling. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were utilized for this study. Findings established that the majority of the buildings was built more than 30 years ago in the study area. Also, the study revealed that most of the respondents earned less than #15,000 (less than $30) monthly while only few earned more than #15,000. The paper concluded that in urban renewal endeavors, there is need for planners to take into consideration the various socioeconomic and socio-cultural encumbrances if affected people will be meaningfully catered for.

This study examined residents’ involvement in environmental sanitation in Ilesa, Nigeria. Using multistage sampling, six political wards were selected: three from the high-density area, two from the medium-density area, and one from the low-density area. In all 300 copies of the questionnaire were administered. Data obtained were analysed using percentages and the Pearson correlation. This was with a view to suggesting policy response capable of enhancing healthy environment in the city and others with similar background. Information on the kind of toilet available revealed that 50.9% used flush toilet, 30.1% used pit latrine while 19.0% had no toilet. Likewise, there is paucity of public toilet in the city as 5.0% of the residents claimed availability of public toilet in their neighbourhood while 95.0% said public toilet was not available in their neighbourhood. Furthermore, the agencies responsible for environmental management were found to be wanting in some key functions with implications for healthy living in the area. Based on the findings, policy recommendations are proffered to enhance environmental friendliness in the city.