An Evaluation of structural Plan spatial Implementation in Abiy-Adi town, Tigray, Ethiopia

Abstract

The research is intended to investigate the Challenges of structural Plan Implementation in the case of Abiy-Adi town, Tigray region and how it has been performing in relation to the performance criteria's such as, economic efficiency, environment, social equity .The formation and performance of urban structures are central issues in urban design and planning. The research is significant because it provides facts and figures on the Challenges of structural Plan Implementation in the case of Abiy-Adi town and its impact the current development trend on the performance of urban spatial structures (land use pattern) related to socio- economic, environmental and administrative issues of the town. A case study method was used for the investigation. Study cases which were established in different periods were taken and investigated against data methods. In addition the research attempts to find out how the land-use pattern of the town, like the commercial centers (the CBD), the residential, industrial areas, and the road structure existed. The study begins by collecting and identifying the challenges of the structure plan implementation of the town in its legal duration of the plan from the recent consecutives duration of the plan (2009-2019).As a result the study has found that lack of professional skills, lack of clear rules and regulations, lack of budget and materials, corruption and political intervention are among the major challenges of structural plan implementation in the town. Therefore, attention needs on monitoring the performance of plans implementation, follow up, land bank and land use change permeation from the town council must practiced