Accra Redevelopment - The Pulse on JoyNews (8-10-18)

Gov’t opens talks with int’l architect to redesign and rebuild Accra, other cities

[@sammyk.entertainment1016]

The beginning of everything seems impossible until its done, we can do it who is here to support me?

[@margaretdanso6883]

Samuel Mensah I'm here to support you. This has been my dream ever since I travel outside. How can individual people build anything in the city? Go to Mamobi and its surrounding, people living in sharks and say they are living in the capital of Ghana . Government can take over all those houses demolish, build skyscrapers and give them part to live in . We can yes we can. Go to Russia and see.

[@st7tv582]

Yes it Will come to pass.

[@Afrikaislife]

@@margaretdanso6883 We must not copy the West or Asia. We need urban planning that suits Ghana. Making sure the surrounding communities are also included is part of being Ghanaian. I'm not opposed to tall buildings but they bring problems too. Imagine a landscape that is indicative to Mother Nature and Ghana.

[@festusdansel532]

Everything is possible under this sun if only we are serious,we can do it.

[@johnbullodigie9881]

Go Ghana u people can do it,Since Nigeria Refuse To Develop,Very Simple Ghana in The Right Direction.

[@adeizaozigi5847]

The whole of Accra is not as developed as Maitama District alone in Abuja or even Banana Island in Lagos. These are places that can be compared to anywhere on earth. But I don't blame you. Once we are not up to the US yet, Nigerians don't believe they are moving. Ghana can start something like Nigeria. Breakaway from the colonial capital, build a new capital city the way Nigerians built Abuja. They can as well do what Nigerians are doing in Eko Atlantic City, a city rising from the sea. Stop

[@nestamarleynesta4771]

johnbull odigie .bro im from Ghana but Nigeria can also do it if the people of Nigeria have the government to do it

[@carlistogh8811]

Go sleep mumu

[@Atlas24gh]

Nigerians always want to mention their country when Ghana is been discussed. now do you really have to mention your country's name here? whether or not Nigeria wants to develop what does that have to do with us

[@africa2890]

@@adeizaozigi5847 Hey your brain is smaller than a lice. Ghana doesn't compete with any country, okay? Your fellow Nigerian wrote the comment so stop showing your stupidity in public. Odwan.

[@iykebrowntv7598]

It is possible let's support the government every country started from nowhere but they made it happened so why can't we do it. Are those who have done it more human than us.is a big no.ghana started from no where but we will get somewhere with visionable leader's like Akufo Addo.

[@BishopTonyOwusu]

Very well said.....in the site of God the impossibility is possible. Let's go Ghana....I see change is coming.

[@victorsattey7885]

When can they continue the projects of the previous gov. ...fools

[@TOPCAST__]

With Pres Nana Akufo-Addo I say go for it bros that man is legit one love 🇿🇦

[@KomlaP]

Why use an international architect? Ghanaian Architects are not good enough? This is why progress is elusive,. Let Ghanaian architects exercise their unique talents on projects like this. This is idiocy.

[@daddigodwill3137]

But unfortunately akuffo addo has become a talkative with no actions!The man is visionless

[@princeshai8050]

After Accra, Koforidua should be next ✅✅ and all the regions in mother Ghana.👌👌👌

[@efuaann8475]

Like Ur presentation well done, we create our reality, this is proven and it works, let's vision Ghana in a beautiful and positive future, the future is now, now is the future, I wish mother Ghana a beautiful home for all Ghanaians peace

[@evans1138]

if Ghanaians leaders can take this plan Ghana will be the better place for all Ghanaians.

[@Glass_Nkoaa]

Ghana should rather adopt European style citiez

[@RAJGAMING-fz1sd]

The Donn no we don’t need European style..Singapore way better

[@afrifajustice5750]

OMG. Now I can stop shading tears. Ghana has finally gotten dignified visionary leadership. Is my humble pray all these dreams comes true. We shall all be happy to live and serve our homeland Ghana. May God bless you Nana. GHANA BEYOND AID✌🏼

[@trivial1757]

🤣

[@benbo7042]

You are a joke. Akufo Ado is a dignified visionary leader? What have you been drinking?

[@B.Sarfo65]

I think ghana has the resources to embark on such an awesome idea.

[@nanawane5583]

Sure

[@RB3565]

The most important change that can happen in Africa is introduction of a new syllabus of education.

[@Moonhachi]

Everyone in Ghana is education but most lack technology and common sense

[@everythingjay2150]

True

[@derrickasiedu4601]

The government can simply start this by first building tall mansions with enough rooms to accommodate the landowners so that their houses and lands will be available for other developments. That will be the best relocation. And that was how Singapore started their planning and it worked.

[@austaalbright]

Humans have the tendency to criticise when one desires to do good. The pessimist would say this is not possible. The optimist knows that this is more than possible WHEN we put in the work. Why do we always think Africa would amount to nothing? Africans don’t even believe anything good can come out of our continent. We have what it takes to achieve anything. We need to remain disciplined and visionary at all times. Every great thing starts with a plan. All great cities were built. Accra can be built! God keep Ghana and Africa!

[@festusdansel532]

You are right Bro, we always think good things are meant for only European countries or the Americans.

[@KomlaP]

The only problem is that we have so far not demonstrated the discipline nor the requisite vision that would allow us to stand out as qualified members of the international community. The President can begin by giving this project to Ghanaian architects to express their talent, and keep the money in Ghanaian hands. Jobs for Ghanaians should be the benchmark by which we measure these aspirations. In any case, Vladimir's comment above should give everyone pause for deep introspection. Build the underlying infrastructure before layering ornamental projects atop of it.

[@jakebaba2149]

THE GHANAIAN ARCHITECTS HAVE BEEN IN GHANA FOR 61 YEARS SINCE GHANA'S INDEPENDENCE AND THEY HAVE NOT APPROACHED GOVERNMENT TO ATTEMPT IT, NOW THAT A VISIONARY GOVERNMENT IS DOING IT SO THAT OUR ARCHITECTS WILL LEARN HOW TO DO IT FROM AN EXPERIENCED PERSON, ALL OF SUDDEN GHANAIAN ARCHITECTS ARE MENTIONED AND THOUGHT TO BE IGNORED IN THE PROJECT. THEY WILL LEARN FROM THIS PROJECT FROM AN EXPERIENCED PERSON AND DO SAME FOR OTHER GHANA CITIES.

[@theinternetsavedmylife]

1:37 because they cannot even put together a comprehensive map of Accra and they're talking of replicating Singapore. Singapore did not develop in a vacuum. There needed to be many laws and compromises to achieve the results you see today. Strick anti-loitering laws to maintain cleanliness, for example chewing gum is banned! Government pushed for family planning in the 80s to control population growth (of course this is understandable as Singapore occupies roughly 750 sq kms). They increase the school day to 12 hours a day and focused on technical and professional courses during the early years of their developmental journey. Government forced citizens to save through CPF and used the savings to build infrastructure. Reduced taxes to the bearest minimum to attract foreign enterprises. Set up Sovereign Wealth Funds and used their leverage to acquire foreign technology by buying foreign companies. All this and more had to be in place before they could ascend to where they are today. There was no hype! They weren't looking to become the new Japan. It was just sheer hardwork and the desire to create a prosperous society. That was all it took.

[@rabiabeke8637]

I'm happy about that. Please help us (Ghana) with this great planning. Thank you for your suggestions. That will be excellent for Ghana.

[@emmanuelagbavor7935]

This good ideas to promote new Citi in 21 century ,I support it 100 percent

[@amanayeas-fi6xz]

Not only Accra every regional capital not in one area all people vote

[@JohnKTV-hy7bp]

We do things one after another bro. S

[@barristeralan470]

U re right bro

[@herculesskinny2030]

Some people took our country hostage for 19years and effectively collapsed a lot of factories and businesses without creating one or even bringing about a good initiative like this. Sad.

[@ebenezerotoo-baah526]

AWWW my country GHANA is far far behind hmmmmm comparing our cities to even some of African countries it clearly shows that we are still not moving forward.Lets support the government to rebuilt ghana

[@kriskemet6364]

U get it bruh

[@aimhigh7639]

You are right some African capitals are very very beautiful than our Accra especially Nairobi (Kenya) Harrare (Zimbabwe) Luanda (Angola) and of course Johannesburg (S. Africa)

[@benjaminsmith2287]

@@aimhigh7639 Butttt, look at the huge slums in Nairobi, for instance. Half of Kenya lives in terrible poverty and slums. Their development is too uneven. I think it's more honorable to develop in a more balanced way. Ghana has a much lower percentage of slums than does Kenya.

[@princeericyeboah9039]

God bless Nana Addoo and his government

[@yakubusalifu1617]

Who cares

[@hacksawridge6390]

Let's not congratulate him yet, this is just a discussion going on. He should achieve it and we will clap for him

[@daddykei8613]

God bless him for chopping our money with his family n friends government with 110 ministers........ Don't bring politics into this.....

[@kwameasamoah2031]

That's how the socalled professors are ,they think they no better in everything, but they are good in the lecture halls but developing a project of that magnitude is out of their league, so they can be advicers but they should clamp down and allow the professionals to do the nitty gritty of such a project . I think Ghana is ripe for such project and the naysayers should keep their opinions to themselves.

[@rosemerke7262]

Oh please God give this old Man long life to help us to Bild our Country Ghana

[@beckyjoy2222]

Ghanaians check Eko Atlantic city Lagos Nigeria wow and Abuja is planning another new city too at Abuja capital city of Nigeria new city roads are completed

[@Icanfly70]

I moved to Ghana from America and this type of city planning is referred to as gentrification there. I support growth and improvement, but one has to consider at what cost. I often drive along the waterfronts here and can't believe how undeveloped they are. At the same time I see the lack of adequate afordable housing for the people here. I am only saying the master plan must include housing for those who will be displaced for the wealthy.

[@zureetv9375]

I love the vision of Ghana, as a Jamaican I am truly impressed🙏🏾👏🏿❤🖤🇯🇲

[@robomech2776]

Don't be proud of Ghana. They take from us more than what they give to us. Many hospitals in Ghana don't have common beds. Pregnant mothers sleeping on the floor. Lack of oxygen in hospitals. Yet a lot of our leaders are spending the country's money like it's their free money.

[@vbiruk]

At first develop infrastructure ( water supply , sewerage system , public transport...even pedestrian paths ) Otherwise there will be "nice building with a garden on the roof ..." and on the streets there would be current slop and garbage , like it's now . N B. priorities and opportunities is rule №1 in the life (politics, economics, business...) This politics must go to school before bla bla .

[@BrKT85]

100% agree with you.

[@benjaminsmith2287]

You're absolutely right. Get the basics down, the fundamentals.

[@gladysoduro5900]

This projects are going to transform the country into a paradise l hope it goes on well. Amen

[@jansah1]

Mixed reaction. They should be looking to create a city of the future that’s uniquely Ghanaian. Not replicating the look of Singapore or any other country. Also, use sustainable solar energy. Use what is abundantly available in Ghana to fuel this city of the future.

[@tvs9978]

Exactly.

[@priscillahughes762]

@Cloud6lash9 yep

[@abdulmalikawaya6000]

Naa government is not replicating the looks of Singapore or any country but just giving an example of how Singapore was being transformed which are going to be different and that is why they brought in the man so that he will team with our own to design it.

[@frimpongopoku5541]

Why wouldn't we relocate our capital to a location which is at the center of Ghana and design this city from scratch without the need for a cost associated with relocation and so on?

[@TheKofinyarko]

Yes Oseikrom

[@kwabenafosu3093]

Yes u are right Sir.. but even if the capital city is relocated to Wa, it's still in the interest of Ghanaians that Accra be replanned especially now rather than later...

[@frimpongopoku5541]

I agree that Accra must be re-planned sir! But think of it: the cost to do so could build a new capital city somewhere on a virgin land in B/A. That move alone could de-congest Accra because some businesses will definitely re-locate. The cost of re-building Accra comes with 're-location cost' which could be huge especially in a democracy where every Tom, Dick and Harry could sue the Government! However, this cost coupled with unnecessary legal battle will be eliminated if we consider a new capital with a STRICT adherence to building code and zero-hawking tolerance plus the freedom to build Singaporean-like skyscrapers or structures.

[@frimpongopoku5541]

K'si will be a controversial place to move Ghana's capital to. If the Capital is moved to somewhere in B/A it will benefit K'si and all of Ghana ultimately including de-congesting Accra!

[@TheKofinyarko]

Frimpong Opoku there's no tribalism in oseikrom, I promise. We welcome everybody

[@matthewodonkor3979]

This is what should be done before digitization will work effectively.

[@richardsonmacwoods6277]

If this happens in 2065, I was here some! God bless the initiator! I support this although I know it won't be easy! We can only be upbeat! This is generational thinking. When the country is transformed as a results of people getting free education, lackadaisical attitudes of the Ghanaian people wud mitigate to push the project further. I'm prouda me a Ghanaian. Salud

[@mikelletutu3071]

Now for my 1st tym as a Ghanaian,am hearing good news for our nation oooo hmm mm

[@Isaacasamoah9]

This is laudable. Kudos to the government for concocting such a plan to transform Accra. It's high time physical planners and Ghanaians in general offset a myopic mindset on growth and development. The mantra used by the U.S. (*yes we can*) always spur them on to do even the impossibility. Greater commitment on the part of the government and the urban planners should be incorporated to ensure that Ghana discovers itself as the Gateway to Africa and also the entire world.

[@charlesayine2008]

is a good idea for Ghanaians, we supported the government,

[@albertowusuansah8108]

Master Lou has a vision to move on to Ghana 🇬🇭 to help her catch up with global innovation into modern technology base on Ghanaian culture development.?????City planners like Master Lou has the technological ability to transform 🇬🇭 Ghana into a symbol of peace ✌️ happiness prosperity and a place of worship 🛐 for all black diasporas needing to come 🏡 home for spiritual renewal and blessings.??????

[@samuelagyeman1644]

From Accra he should move to Kumasi.

[@wsdtv5425]

Is Ghana only Accra and it's neighbouring towns? Singapore has no other cities as Ghana. What happens to the other Ghanaian cities? China doesn't develop only Beijing cos it's its capital city. Food for thought though.

[@Maxinemorr22]

Once Ghana gets started the rest of regions will get on board with the program.

[@JohnKTV-hy7bp]

I Really welcome these Extraordinary plan and a great Good new's for Our motherland Ghana.

[@mrjY17460]

Even here in Qatar the government did relocating for the citizen and now the country is the best amount all. So if the Same thing happened in Ghana it will help we the Ghanaians and business also.....

[@afroheal5711]

Good move! What we need is a national development plan instead of party manifestos!

[@raleighbaiden1069]

Good luck to the Ghana govt. What man has done man can do.

[@noahcheremeh9426]

Why should you interrupt Senior Minister by tapping his shoulder while he is been interviewed?

[@luckyatokple2063]

It has been three years now since we heard this project. Where have we gotten to.

[@kwamekyere3446]

In creation, the maker designed the world and came into reality. May God help us, divinely.

[@kwabenafosu3093]

To the pessimist, and the chronic critics, even if the capital city is relocated to Wa, or rebuild in a different location, it's still in the interest of all Ghanaians that Accra be replanned especially now rather than later...

[@danielopoku8869]

I think the first thing need to be done before rebuilding the city is to deal with INDISCIPLINE among the society. They're not discipline at all, that's why our cities are dirty and it is what it is. Everybody choose to do what he/she want , regardless of the LAW. And that must STOP . Good plan though. Well done.

[@nanakwame7650]

The question is are the people ready to discipline them selves with out turning it into politics??

[@pietrojenkins6901]

You're the only one sensible here Opoku...1st comes discipline /hard work the success follows .Even in the dictionary "discipline" comes before "success"

[@latifibrahim6754]

Whole Kennedy agyapong as mp or minister on TV supporting Delta forces and claiming they are better than the whole nation security agencies... it's very true and I was very sad deep inside my soul... how can the laws and orders work then if the enforcement agencies are not in better shape!!!

[@danielopoku8869]

@@ghaviator for your information, the dustbins are stealing, can you imagine. For what l can't tell. I was in Ghana this year to establish a company to clean our cities, so l did some underground work and discovered that DISCIPLINE is the biggest challenge in Ghana. Though I have a comprehensive plan and the money to tackle the challenge but it's all about WHOM YOU KNOW IN GHANA.

[@danielopoku8869]

@@ghaviator you're right on that,but l think we still need the cooperation of the people to succeed and that's where DISCIPLINE comes into play.

[@nanaacheampong273]

I wonder why Ghanaian leaders only think about Accra and everything Accra, Accra. I was in Ghana and I stayed in Kumasi. Kumasi is so chocked, the roads are bad, almost about 90 percent of the youth are jobless. I heard Dr Leo saying our leaders should think about redevelopment of the other cities to prevent rural urban migration. Our leaders should stop thinking about only Accra.

[@nickyosbon1035]

I like the fact that he said the surrounding cities must be developed as well so to quell down the pressure in Accra...I quote "if you only make Accra attractive there will be rush into the city to make it choked"

[@kriskemet6364]

Is a good idea buh it will be a little bit challeng for relocation the people of the city.

[@BishopTonyOwusu]

Bro I do agree, but there has been always a challenge in this life, but the ability to overcome is important and Ghana will overcome and prevail.

[@kriskemet6364]

@@BishopTonyOwusu yh great idea tho, we all must come together and create/cater something better for a leaving. And also to become a first world people tho b'cos we are human as black people. 👨‍❤️‍💋‍👨✌️

[@TOPCAST__]

With Pres Nana Akufo-Addo Ghana 🇬🇭 is going places one love from ZA 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@iddrishamid2701]

This is what am thinking all the time if Ghana do not change the kind of infrastructures we putting next 50 years land 'll be difficult for Gh

[@emmpee7721]

A LEADER WITH A GOOD VISION...HOPEFULLY THE NDC WOULDN'T CALL FOR A PRESS CONFERENCE MEETINGS..MAY GOD BLESS NANA ADDO.BAWUMIA AND GHANA

[@daddykei8613]

It would be very senseless if u bring politics into this!...... Be smart n stop fooling around. Let's us clean our minds from politics for the politicians to also stop deceiving us!......

[@emmpee7721]

@@daddykei8613 . Thanks bro

[@Plantation_Filtration]

As a 2018 USA national business traveler, Accra is majestic with its Law Center and stadium parade grounds. Inviting bids for landscaping and road paving needs to be done now!

[@princejadon2770]

Let's support this places family.

[@thethrowbackguy4319]

Our economy is growing its time our architecture reflects it

[@albertowusuansah8108]

Some Ghanaians are soo narrow minded and beautifully authentically defend their positions on being small as far as infrastructure and development.??????.Ghana needs help in transforming the capital into a new generation of global economic growth.????!!

[@TheAlidoh]

Rebuild Acra for the good of the next generation, the world is changing so fast , Africa needs to join the movement this time, in any development people have to be uncomfortable, but the results always benefits everybody, Build, Build Build Acra,

[@ericasare1206]

build capital somewhere. Cheap and the opportunity to build a great city from scratch

[@emmazoryonmoore3840]

I favor a beautiful and more modern city,but I think it will be better if they focus more on job creation, aggressive agriculture development and manufacturing. With these the physical development of Accra/Ghana will happen like magic.

[@kwakubeeyor2857]

This will bring jobs

[@juniorgyamfi3931]

Kwaku Beeyor only whites are gonna be involved in this

[@KomlaP]

Jobs for whom? To the international architects? We always create jobs for others while we have disgraceful unemployment levels. The Ministers order foreign products for the markets, unaware that their actions create unemployment for Ghanaians. This is what happens when the legislature is not only illiterate, but greedy and lacking in ethics as well.

[@alicash9051]

@@juniorgyamfi3931 off course

[@bismarkayiso3661]

Good plan but i suggest that instead of thinking about Accra for the moment is quite irrelevant. Accra is already cooked and there are no more enough land to carry out such huge project. I think the planner has said the truth there. Everything is all about Accra, Accra. If all the remaining regions are made developed like how Accra is at the moment, rural urban migration would have stopped, unemployment would have been reduced, cost or death on our roads would have been reduced. Jobs would have been established plenty for the you but , it seems like everything is centred in Accra. I would prefer, Accra should be developed as the last city , then begin the projects from the other regions, like the northern regions, the bono and ahafo region, Volta and many others to raise their standards to at least like current Accra or somehow closer. I see it a waste of money where we may have to destroy the already built to replace a new project.

[@fifimetaphor]

It is important to note that Dr Liu did not design the buildings in the video. What he designed was the master plan for the city, a totally different proposition so while it is fair to give him credit for the layout of roads and locations of buildings etc, it is totally wrong to credit him with "sky scrapers with trees on it" etc. because that is the work of other individual architects often working without communicating with the master planner. We can pay for a master plan but we then need qualified architects to design the individual buildings and competent officials to ensure the general layout of the master plan is adhered to.

[@junejuly532]

It's a good idea and very costly. Let's develop place like the two Northern capitals, Wa and Bolga, so that people would willingly migrate from the over crowded city. The develop Sunyani before thinking of Accra.

[@albertowusuansah8108]

Partnership with other countries to protect climate change through global planning issues like traffic control and efficient infrastructure.???????

[@kristinbella5584]

Wow a lovely bridge over Korle gonor lagoon

[@nanabadu7079]

Everyday talk talk, but no action. Let's think.

[@aimhigh7639]

It can happen that this also is another mind games, sweet talks just to let people feel good in their head for nothing.

[@daddykei8613]

Say it again!Noise makers. Politicians are ruining Africa!

[@RAJGAMING-fz1sd]

daddy Kei yet you be commenting on other post that you need mahama back apuh eleff mahama nkoaa like we dey like nana addo laidat..

[@emmanuelamfoasamoah1316]

These people didn't come to joke at all o. They are determined to develop the country whether they have the support or not. My hope have rekindled for Africa.

[@theophilusbondo6109]

Accra, Ghana is just a great country to visit in 2020!

[@nathanieladdie6682]

This is not be done by only the government. They should sell the ideas to the public and see if people can invest in it. The government for one third, one third for investors and the other third for the local government.

[@upstarwholesale]

Accra is already built well. Kumasi is also build well. Why not move the capital to the northern region so in this way the whole country will be develop very well

[@ipexghanatv]

Bold step by the government. It should use this opportunity to deal with the rot at the Land Use and Spatial Planning Authority (LUSPA) across the nation. There should reform and upgrade at these departments.

[@afrafraasempa6357]

Rule number 1 are we ready for this change Rule number 2 where will they move the residence to?

[@lincolnbarrett6064]

As long as the government don't steal the money and Ghanaians work together it will happen but thats just talk I want to see action

[@malik20221]

Its possible, We can do this in the next 20 to 30 years. We just need to start.

[@Glass_Nkoaa]

This is a 50 year project. Thats if everything should go fast

[@dicksonbiney3676]

I think this development will takes long term to complete it ,with this development Npp governments they can do something about it,but my question is.... if NPP government is not in Power, those other part that will come in to Power, they would like to continue if Npp governments couldn't finish it with this eight years in government?this my question......

[@kwesidiamonds8242]

You mean this has to be 8 year duration ?

[@dicksonbiney3676]

Kwesi Diamonds i think so!

[@ohenekwaku2173]

More reason why we should have national policy, and its should be abide by every government in power

[@sasusan1]

Awesome interview Kojo. Very poignant and incisive questioning. Kudos.

[@theinternetsavedmylife]

11:24 It would cost approximately $500 billion to replicate the amount of infrastructure and architecture that Singapore has.

[@obengwillisms3345]

pls let redevelopment our country ghana is too village.

[@quabinaowiredumusics8087]

For my humble suggestion this is a good decision but should be done in a new area not Accra because it will incur much funds. Its not a crime to relocate our capital

[@kwakubeeyor2857]

Everything Accra what about Akim Osorase?

[@TheKofinyarko]

hahahaha lol

[@eman20100]

Do your best there to attract attention for improvement. Believe yourself and good team

[@williokine6014]

Yaa bi onye

[@sheltaaseye3404]

Or tema Accra is already congested lets move it to tema

[@reginaessilfie994]

Some of you have to stop with accra and Kumasi thing. We are talking about Ghana not accra and Kumasi

[@benjaminsmith2287]

I have no issues using the Singapore master planner. He's brilliant and capable. But he's an old man now. Still, he's a wise elder with proven work. I do have an issue with looking at Singapore as the example for Accra and greater Accra. Maybe it is better for Accra to have moderate building heights but make the shapes of the buildings consistent with the architecture and flow of the current city. Singapore is a disciplined city. I remember an American going there, spraying graffiti on a wall, and having to deal with Singapore justice. He was caned at the time and spent over 75 days in prison. To keep a place clean, as Kigali, Rwanda is being kept now, may take the government imposing strict fines and even more severe measures to have littering eliminated. But government must also provide bins, keep trash removal timely, and other things. And hawkers may have to be relocated and in some cases, eliminated from selling things as they do now.

[@iddrissujobo9820]

Three years ago . 2022 but yet nothing has been done . Keep deceiving the innocent people of Ghana .

[@francisopoku2582]

It is possible Ghana can do it and do it better.But we all have to support the government . Ghana 💪💪💪

[@michaelknighttagoe4533]

The stretch of the motorway extension that you guys moved the wooden structures from, you guys have built permanent structures In them, You have also built on the aviation lands. How can you be trusted?

[@africarain8294]

Ghana to the world

[@unitedstatesofafricancommu3303]

I can design Tadi market circle to a modern and biggest shopping mall in Africa

[@albertowusuansah8108]

Building and improve city should be called THE GOLD CITY with entertainment and development for excitement of entertainment life and development of a happy 😀 place for all visitors and tourist industry.????This will be a Mega City 🌃..?????

[@Pyramid-v4k]

It's almost six years now, what has happened

[@roc-8059]

This is exactly what I have been saying, develop the remaining towns and villages just like US , where ever u live u get the same treat as someone living in the big cities. Go Gh. Yes u can

[@benjaminsmith2287]

In theory. Not in practice in the USA. But, yes, intend to do so.

[@mohdrah5305]

If others have done it then so can we. But proper measures has to be put in place to achieve this, where everyone is well satissatisfied. There's plenty of land from tema to Ada. The government can start there and then relocate people who are ready to move together with jobs moved to those areas

[@stephenkobby1585]

Yes we can 😀

[@desmondtutu8039]

Ghana is the next big thing in Africa, and as my German Historian said, it is going to rule the world in 2080. Well let see, I hope I will still be alive to see this dream. It only take people with a vision to see this.

[@Erictheghboy]

The dumbest move. No need relocating ppl. Just redevelop a whole new city like nigeria did and move the capital.

[@michaelagyeman5372]

Please involve the British- Ghanaian Architect that built the African American museum in D.C

[@Atlas24gh]

what about other cities? Accra land makes up just over 1% of the land in in Ghana yet more than 16% of Ghana's population reside in Accra. why isn't this a problem to you people

[@latifibrahim6754]

Brain drain corrupt leaders...both ndc and npp....may Almighty God guide them

[@samuelaboagye7532]

Some Ghanaians are funny and hypocrites how can you said it impossible because one way or the other but traveled to Europe and elsewhere live happily for years. 😲😰😱🇬🇭

[@SuperBabiiT]

Why on earth should we have to bring a foreigner to redesign our country. Who knows us better than oursleves. So you are telling me there is not one or 2 ghanian architects good enough to start because in the long run it will be cheaper to maintain if the architects are local. maybe thats just me.

[@albertowusuansah8108]

Accra needs to be rebuilt..Just because the residents deserve it for being the capital city. There is a very good chance for all improvised areas in Accra to 😷 make live able and development.????

[@fraq3940]

We have AMA, TMA, etc but they are poorly equipped. There is little collaboration between EPA, the metropolitan planning units, urban roads, feeder roads, lands commission, aviation, etc. Proper city planning is what we need. City planning is a process and involves many actors. One architect cannot solve the problem. Invest and equip the planning offices with well trained staff, proper equipment and offices. We need transport and land use planners, local architects, landscape architects, surveyors, geomaticians, civil engineers, IT support, quantity surveyors, etc . New neighbourhoods are sprouting without any proper plans. Nowadays it's the real estate developers and chiefs who determine how neighbourhoods look. They leave no land for major road arteries and nodes. Little land is left for public areas. They sell everything. Our transport planning is equally poor. Our roads lack major northsouth, east-west roads to enhance fast transportation. When you start enforcing rules, order comes from a minister or politician to stop because it will affect him/her. Stop throwing money on foreign consultants without putting these things in place !

[@danielasare6457]

But he needs to work with our graduates in engineering. He shouldn't only bring his people from outside. Who thinks so too?