Assessment of The Degree of Conformity of Existing Land Use Patterns of Calabar Metropolis with the 1973 Calabar Urban Master Plan

Abstract

Land use conformity with the master plan of any urban environment is critical as it encourages spatial segregation of activities leading to environmentally sustainable developments. This study assessed the difference between the existing land use patterns of Calabar Metropolis and the 1973 Calabar urban master plan. This was done by postulating a null hypothesis that there is no significant difference between the existing land use patterns of Calabar Metropolis and the 1973 Calabar urban master plan. The study adopted a survey design method with qualitative and quantitative approaches. Qualitative approach involved a combination of interviews and questionnaire administration and weighted on the Likert Scale while quantitative approach used data obtained from map analysis on X1 and X2 variables depicting existing land use patterns and the 1973 Calabar urban Master plan. The One-Way ANOVA was applied in the test statistic and the result showed a significant relationship. This result pointed to the fact that there is no controlled development in Calabar Metropolis because the planning authority has been handicapped without facilities needed to function optimally. The study therefore, recommended for strengthening of the planning authority as well as urgent review of the master plan.