Sustainable urban development and the challenge of unauthorized buildings: assessing demographic drivers in peri-urban areas of Ghana

Akrofi, Mark M.; Avogo, Florence Abugtane; Wedam, Emmanuel

doi:10.1007/s10901-018-09642-y

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“…Different authors applied the interpretive/constructivist research paradigm in land administration studies. Barry and Augustinus (2016) and Akrofi (2013) recommend the interpretivist/constructivist approach for complex land tenure system studies with chaotic problem situations to understand the current status. Kakulu et al (2009) applied the approach for determining the root causes of discontent with the amount of remuneration received for compulsory land acquisition in Ghana.…”

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The peri-urban cadastre of Addis Ababa: Status, challenges, and fit-for-purpose prospects

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The peri-urban cadastre of Addis Ababa: Status, challenges, and fit-for-purpose prospects

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“…This article mainly relates to the object-relational model, which results from combining relational database technology and object-oriented programming. An object-relational database generally has the following functions: 1 extend data types, 2 support complex objects, 3 support the concept of inheritance, and 4 provide common rules and systems. PostGIS is based on predefined data types and extended geometry types.…”

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“…Those engaging in unauthorized construction have not obtained the required permission for land use, structural planning, and construction. Since the promulgation of the urban planning law, unauthorized construction is regarded as illegal building [4]. Unauthorized structures such as corrugated iron houses in coastal cities are disastrous when a typhoon strikes, as the high winds cause the iron sheeting to fly through the air, destroying vehicles, shattering glass, and leading to other adverse consequences, including injuries and deaths.…”

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Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Remote Sensing and a Monitoring Information System to Enhance the Management of Unauthorized Structures

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In this research, we investigated using unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) photographic technology to prevent the further expansion of unauthorized construction and thereby reduce postdisaster losses. First, UAV dynamic aerial photography was used to obtain dynamic digital surface model (DSM) data and elevation changes of 2–8 m as the initial sieve target. Then, two periods of dynamic orthophoto images were superimposed for human–computer interaction interpretation, so we could quickly distinguish buildings undergoing expansion, new construction, or demolition. At the same time, mobile geographic information system (GIS) software was used to survey the field, and the information gathered was developed to support unauthorized construction detection. Finally, aerial images, interpretation results, and ground survey information were integrated and released on WebGIS to build a regulatory platform that can achieve accurate management and effectively prevent violations.

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“…These countries, which include the United Kingdom (Ball, 2013), Pakistan (Hussnain et al, 2016), Singapore (Building and Construction Authority, 2019), and New Zealand (OECD, 2017), each have their own regulations. Developers in the United States (Dilworth & Stokes, 2013), India (Das et al, 2013), United Arab Emirates (Faridi & El-Sayegh, 2006), Hong Kong (Lai et al, 2016), Ghana (Akrofi et al, 2019) and elsewhere face numerous obstacles when navigating the maze of preconstruction approvals processes presided over by various approving authorities, most notably the complex maze (Ball, 2011;Sanli & Townshend, 2018). Both developed and developing countries are burdened by lengthy and complicated procedures for obtaining building permits (World Bank, 2013).…”

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Preliminary Survey of Modelling Rent-Seeking Behaviours (RsB) in Malaysia’s Housing Planning Approval Process: Issues and Problems

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Abdul‐Aziz²,

Mustapa³

et al. 2022

IJARBSS

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Malaysia's housing planning approval process is the most regulated sectors. Just like in various countries around the world, Malaysia's housing planning approval faced many issues and problems such as the lengthy, uncertain and onerous planning approval process. These issues and problems have prompted frustrated Malaysian housing developers to seek influence by paying approving officers. A preliminary survey was conducted in Malaysia to investigate in greater detail the issues and problems when applying for housing planning approval thus engaged them in rent-seeking behaviours. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with seven (7) developers and consultants who are involved in Malaysia's housing planning approval process. The transcription and interpretation from interview findings were carried out using Atlas.ti©qualitative software. The survey found, housing developers frustrated with the issues and problems when applying for housing planning approval are driven them to engage in rent-seeking behaviours to extract rents. Hence, the rent-seeking behaviours among the developers and approving officers is an urgent issue to be resolved as this will affect the housing planning approval process.

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Sustainable urban development and the challenge of unauthorized buildings: assessing demographic drivers in peri-urban areas of Ghana

Cited by 5 publications

References 17 publications

The peri-urban cadastre of Addis Ababa: Status, challenges, and fit-for-purpose prospects

The peri-urban cadastre of Addis Ababa: Status, challenges, and fit-for-purpose prospects

Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Remote Sensing and a Monitoring Information System to Enhance the Management of Unauthorized Structures

Preliminary Survey of Modelling Rent-Seeking Behaviours (RsB) in Malaysia’s Housing Planning Approval Process: Issues and Problems

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