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The State of Town Planning in Ghana

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Kwadwo (Kojo) Fordjour, AICP has written a great article published at Ghana Web which looks at the state of Town Planning in Ghana. Ghana has a population of 22 million with 385 towns and cities, however there is little planning and few universities offering courses in Town Planning. Kwadwo states [...]

Firm principal returns from volunteer design charette in Nigeria

NJ.com reports
Ben Walmer, principal in the Somerville-based architectural firm, LiMN Architects, recently returned from rural Nigeria where he donated eight days of his time and professional expertise to help children and families step out of poverty
The project scope includes a 12+ acre training center with a dormitory for 20 students, a simple classroom and dining [...]

Mayor defends urban planning project

Luanda – The Portuguese Mayor of Matosinho Chamber, Narciso Miranda Wednesdays in Luanda called for greater investments in planning of national urban centres, for demographically relief of the country’s capital, Luanda.
According to him, the housing programme of the government, providing for one million houses by 2012, is ambitious and the results will be positive if [...]

Uganda: Vanishing Wetlands Put Country at Risk of Ecological Disasters

IMAGE SOURCE: Flickr – sarahemcc
allAfrica.com reports
Once a town that had numerous wetlands to show for it, Kampala’s wetlands now count for only 16 per cent of the total cover. Al-mahdi Ssenkabirwa writes about the dangers that await us as a consequence.
Wetlands are a vital resource because they serve as sponges and water filters. They also [...]

Tanzania develops transport masterplan for Dar es Salaam – The East African

The East African reports
“Tanzania has released a transport policy and system development master plan for Dar es Salaam roads, which incorporates the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project.”

[SOURCE: The East African - Tanzania develops transport masterplan for Dar es Salaam].

Urban renewal programme: Green areas for Kano soon – DALIY TRIUMPH

DAILY TRIUMPH reports
“AS part of the resolve to achieve its urban renewal objectives, Kano state government says it is set to make the ancient city one of the most beautiful cities not only in Nigeria but the world over.In this regard, the state Urban Planning and Development Authority (KNUPDA) is currently conducting various beautification exercises [...]

Uganda: Kampala’s Poor Physical Planning – Who is Responsible for the Mess? (Page 1 of 1)

As city councillors demand for City Council’s quick investigations and demolition of the mushrooming illegal structures in Kampala, they are concerned that the problem will not be solved unless corruption in KCC is brought to an end.
SOURCE: allAfrica.com: Uganda: Kampala’s Poor Physical Planning – Who is Responsible for the Mess?

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