Comparative mapping of smellscape clusters and associated air quality in Kano City, Nigeria: An analysis of public perception, hotspots, and inclusive decision support tool
Abstract
Poor urban planning in African cities makes less visible and studied problems of urban smell. Activities generating urban ordour may correspond to sites of poor urban air quality. Informal economic activities mostly generate urban ordour. Coupling public perception and empirical air quality measurement is important. Policymakers, planners and public need decision support tool to address the challenge.
- Publication:
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Sustainable Cities and Society
- Pub Date:
- September 2023
- DOI:
- 10.1016/j.scs.2023.104680
- Bibcode:
- 2023SusCS..9604680B
- Keywords:
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- Informal;
- Urban;
- Odour;
- Planning;
- Exposure;
- Air quality index