2004 UC Proceedings Abstract

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Lagos Lagoon Coastal Profile: Information Database for Planning Theory
Track: Ocean, Coastal, and Marine Resources
Author(s): Obafemi Okusipe

The conceptual framework for planning thought consists of the rationale of planning theory and the model of planning agencies. This gives credits for information in planning theory, especially in application areas. This paper aims to highlight the importance of information technology in planning theory and planning practice at large. It will describe the profile of Lagos lagoon, identify the issues to be considered in coastal profile, examine existing literatures on coastal profile and related issues, describe the study area in order to give an account of the coastal area and human interactions and provide an information database for planning. The paper will be narrative and historical in its methodology, that is provide an account of existing literatures on coastal profile. The paper is expected to provide an information base for Lagos Lagoon in the light of advancing knowledge for planning decisions in planning theory and urban development.

Obafemi Okusipe
niversity of Lagos
Department of Urban and Regional Planning
5, Oluwadare Street, off Fola-Agoro Street, Shomolu,
Lagos 23401
NG
Phone: 2348023018513
E-mail: ookusipe@yahoo.com