ABOUT MY NEW BOOKS:

1.“BASIC PRINCIPLES & METHODS OF URBAN & REGIONAL PLANNING” 4^TH EDT.

2. “URBANISATION AND THE LAGOS MEGA-CITY”

3. “REFLECTIONS: A 70^TH BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY MEMOIR- JUNE 14, 2018”

1. “BASIC PRINCIPLES & METHODS OF URBAN & REGIONAL PLANNING” 4^TH EDT

I am pleased to announce to you that my above captioned publication “Basic Principles and Methods of Urban and Regional Planning” 4^th Edt.; was launched at the Opening Ceremony of the Annual General Meeting of Nigerian Institute of Town Planners, Lagos State Chapter on Sept., 29, 2016. I am pleased to present to the RTPI Library as autographed copy of the book; to be used as a reference material.

The book is educative and informative and will be of great use for foreign nations, foreign universities, government agencies, to consultants in the transportation and construction industry, and as reference to administrators; because of the synergy between land use and transportation, land value and development and economic stability.

The book has been edited by Nigerian academia and professionals and is recommended text for Environmental Science Students in tertiary institutions. This book discusses on more principles of Urban and Regional Planning, with examples from the country’s situation; some projects I have worked on; and also on some urban environmental problems such as urban sprawl, traffic congestion and increased demand for public transportation in Lagos Mega-City.

2. “URBANISATION AND THE LAGOS MEGA-CITY”

My second new publication; “Urbanisation and the Lagos Mega-City” captures the phenomenal growth of Lagos, the attendant environmental challenges and efforts made to address the issues. As Lagos Mega-City expanded, the land use dictated the necessity for transport routes to and from different locations. Transport and demand for movement is inextricably linked to land use and land use activities. The book also highlights the potentials of investment and tourism in Lagos Mega-City. It will be an asset to foreign missions, investors, private and public libraries and for corporate bodies, professionals and for government offices as references.

As a Lagos State resident, and having lived in Lagos from 1965-till date: I have witnessed a greater part of the phenomenal growth of Lagos in my 45 years of Town Planning professional experience.

In writing the books, I have observed best professional practice. Both books also feature some projects I worked on as a foundation staff in Lagos State civil service (at Ikeja Area Planning Authority/LSDPC 1965-1979) as a Lecturer in Urban and Regional Planning, at Lagos State Polytechnic (December 1985 – June 1986) at Yaba College of Technology (July 1986 – 2000) as lecturer and past Head of Dept; at Lagos State University (2011 – 2013) as a lecturer on the Masters’ Programme in Urban & Regional Planning; and as a Town Planning Consultant (1980 – 1985, 2000 – 2017).

The research and production of these publications was self-motivated and self-financed. It is my contribution to Lagos State and Nigerian National economic progress and global human capacity development.

3. “REFLECTIONS: A 70^TH BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY MEMOIR- JUNE 14, 2018”

My third new publication is – “REFLECTIONS: A 70^th Birthday Anniversary Memoir, June 14, 2018”, originated from some of the papers I have presented at Community Interaction, School Programmes, local and international conferences. It also highlights my experiences and views on raising my children from infancy to adulthood and the challenges of social media and peer pressure in a rapidly digitized environment (with accompanying drug and substance abuse, alcoholism, illicit sex and indecent dressing). There is further discussion on life, living, family values and relationships with references to Bible passages.

A chapter in the book is an overview of the phenomenal urbanisation of Lagos Mega City, and the problems arising therefrom (physical, social and environmental).

The purpose of this book is for those coming behind to benefit from my life experiences. May the Lord continue to bless us all and keep our families safe and happy. The stable family is the base of a stable nation.

I hope all the books will be useful and beneficial to the reader.

Tpl. Mrs. Catherine Kehinde George fnitp, frtpi, rtp

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