Perceived implementation level of green development principles in cities: a focus on Lagos, Nigeria
▻https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/sustainable-cities/articles/10.3389/frsc.2026.1846422/full
Sub-Saharan African cities face increasing ecological and sustainability challenges driven by rapid urbanization. Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial hub and one of Africa’s fastest-growing megacities, exemplifies the difficulties of implementing green development principles within complex urban environments. This study examined built environment professionals’ and stakeholders’ perceptions of the implementation of green development principles in Lagos, focusing on environmental management, resource efficiency, sustainable urban design, green transportation, and governance. A quantitative cross-sectional survey was conducted between January and March 2024 using structured questionnaires administered to 384 respondents, including architects, planners, engineers, government officials, academics, (…)