Emmaeze, Lois Chinonyelum and Covenant University, Theses (2022) EVALUATION OF ACCESSIBILITY STRATEGIES IN THE DESIGN OF A SHOPPING CENTRE IN ABUJA, F.CT, NIGERIA. Masters thesis, Covenant University Ota.
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This study evaluates the accessibility strategies in the design of a shopping centre in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory (F.C.T) The practice of shopping is an activity that leads to economic growth and boosts the infrastructure of the public. In present years, shopping centres have undergone a rapid transformation to enhance social interaction and experiences amongst users, thus, boosting higher levels of engagement. However, most shopping centres are not considered as sustainable and functional when every member of the society does not have equal opportunity and access to fully experience these spaces, thus limiting the usage of people with disabilities in Nigeria. The aim of this research was to investigate accessibility strategies for enhancing movement for all user groups, in order to design a shopping centre in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria, towards promoting social involvement in the evolution and growth of the built environment. The objectives of the study are to highlight the accessibility strategies for enhancing free flow circulation movements for users in shopping centres, investigate the extent to which accessibility features in selected shopping malls enhance free flow movement for all user groups, examine the extent to which the accessibility features in selected shopping centres comply with the best practices, and to design a shopping centre that meets the accessibility needs of all user groups, in Abuja, F.C.T, Nigeria. To realise the aim of this research, it requires a field study as its research setting and will be taking an analytical research approach. Observation schedule and document analysis will be used to gather qualitative data while quantitative data was gathered using a structured questionnaire created for the study. The findings from this study show that the observation guide that the accessibility and usability provisions of most shopping centres do not completely meet minimum standards. It is recommended therefore that, the development control body in Abuja, Federal Capital Development Authority should provide adequate information and regulations that would encourage and enforce the adherence of Accessibility Design Practices in the design and renovation of public buildings The study concludes that many public buildings do not have sufficient accessibility and usability provisions to cater for people with disabilities, though fairly sufficient for able-bodied people. Thus, this research highlights the necessity for shopping centres to implement accessibility strategies from the design stage to the construction stage.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Accessibility, Usability, people with disabilities, shopping centre, shopping, public buildings, Inclusive design |
| Subjects: | N Fine Arts > NA Architecture |
| Divisions: | UNSPECIFIED |
| Depositing User: | nwokealisi |
| Date Deposited: | 06 Oct 2022 11:10 |
| Last Modified: | 06 Oct 2022 11:10 |
| URI: | http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/16276 |
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