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Foster’s World: Seeing Ga Mashie from Child Perspective

Arianna FriedmanMay 8, 2016October 15, 2016

Foster Malm, 13, moves through one of Jamestown’s bustling markets with remarkable ease. Black iPhone covertly at the ready, he shoots off the hip, capturing unexpected market-goers moving through daily...

Learning Urbanism from Ghana

African Urbanism Conversations / 001 / Agbogbloshie

African UrbanismMarch 2, 2016October 16, 2016

In this first African Urbanism Conversation, participants discuss the urban development, social, political, economic and environmental context of Agbogbloshie and Old Fadama, often typified as "Africa's largest e-waste dump." The...

Cultural + Heritage Urbanism from Ghana

“Making space for history” in Accra’s Ga Mashie neighborhood

Arianna FriedmanNovember 15, 2015October 15, 2016

Cultural tourism walks a precarious line. Private sector investments can generate significant socio-economic benefits for community members and revitalize cultural interests. On the other hand there are many opportunities for...

Urban (In)formality Urbanism from Ghana

Accra: Sensing the City Through Sound

African UrbanismAugust 29, 2015October 15, 2016

In May, African Urbanism contributed to MIT's Community Innovation Lab (CoLab Radio) "Listening to the City" series. The series includes sounds from cities such as a market in Mexico City, a...

Learning

Sustainable Cities conference bridges cultures, demonstrates shared experiences on public spaces

African UrbanismNovember 17, 2014November 18, 2015

The challenges of traffic congestion, civic engagement and shrinking public spaces are key themes for cities in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region; these same challenges cut across...

Learning Urbanism from Ghana

Exploring “Oxford Street”: Author Ato Quayson shares insights from new book

African UrbanismSeptember 22, 2014October 15, 2016

Prof. Ato Quayson's new book Oxford Street: City Life and the Itineraries of Transnationalism explores the history and dynamics of one of Accra's most popular and globalized streets - the stretch...

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Schools prepare for Independence Day, Ghana style [video]

African UrbanismMarch 5, 2014

As March 6th approaches, in schools all over the country, teachers and students prepare for the infamous Independence Day parades. A celebrated ritual of patriotism on national days, children file...