'Land grabbing' in our cities

[Joseph Ayitio]

Prepare to be moved by this poetic ted talk! makes a compelling argument for us to rethink the kinds of developments we encourage in our cities. 

https://www.ted.com/talks/olutimehin_adegbeye_who_belongs_in_a_city?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=tedspread--a

While listening to this, the first thing that came to mind was the ACCRA MARINE DRIVE PROJECT. 

1. Will it deliver on the promises shown on promotional materials?  

2. Do the developers and our professionals involved in the project (if any) have a full grasp of the tourism market?  

3. Has there been sufficient anticipation of resistance from landowners? 

4. What alternative arrangements have been made for current residents of these spaces?

5. How about the bulk infrastructure needed to support this project. Would it be borne by the project or the state?

Accra we dey!

Good evening, 

Joe Ayitio

[K. Ohene Sarfoh]

Incidentally Tom is researching similar lines of questioning. 

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[Thomas Gillespie]

Dear Joe,

Thanks for raising these important questions about Marine Drive.

Members of this group may be interested in this research article which documents the eviction of the Mensah Guinea settlement located on the Marine Drive site: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12132-016-9294-8

Best wishes,
Tom

Tom Gillespie | Lecturer | Global Development Institute | School of Environment, Education and Development | Room 1.073 Arthur Lewis Building | University of Manchester | Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL | Tel. +44 (0) 161 2752681|

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[Joseph Ayitio]

Many thanks Tom, for sharing this information. Looks very interesting!

On 14 September 2017 at 11:11, Thomas Gillespie <thomas.g...@manchester.ac.uk> wrote:

Dear Joe,

Thanks for raising these important questions about Marine Drive.

Members of this group may be interested in this research article which documents the eviction of the Mensah Guinea settlement located on the Marine Drive site: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12132-016-9294-8

Best wishes,
Tom

Tom Gillespie | Lecturer | Global Development Institute | School of Environment, Education and Development | Room 1.073 Arthur Lewis Building | University of Manchester | Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL | Tel. +44 (0) 161 2752681|

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From: 'K. Ohene Sarfoh' via The Urban Platform of Ghana [the-urban-platform-GH@googlegroups.com]

Sent: 13 September 2017 23:03
To: The Urban Platform of Ghana
Subject: Re: [GH Urban Platform] 'Land grabbing' in our cities

Incidentally Tom is researching similar lines of questioning. 

On 13 Sep 2017 10:00 pm, "Joseph Ayitio" <tiol...@gmail.com> wrote:

Prepare to be moved by this poetic ted talk! makes a compelling argument for us to rethink the kinds of developments we encourage in our cities. 

https://www.ted.com/talks/olutimehin_adegbeye_who_belongs_in_a_city?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=tedspread--a

While listening to this, the first thing that came to mind was the ACCRA MARINE DRIVE PROJECT. 

1. Will it deliver on the promises shown on promotional materials?  

2. Do the developers and our professionals involved in the project (if any) have a full grasp of the tourism market?  

3. Has there been sufficient anticipation of resistance from landowners? 

4. What alternative arrangements have been made for current residents of these spaces?

5. How about the bulk infrastructure needed to support this project. Would it be borne by the project or the state?

Accra we dey!

Good evening, 

Joe Ayitio

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[Victoria Okoye]

Hi all,

Good afternoon! I hope this email finds everyone well....... and I’ve a favor to ask: Could someone share the actual plan for the Marine Drive Project? 

Much appreciated! Would like to read it to get a better idea of its specifics. 

Best,

Victoria 

On Fri, Sep 15, 2017 at 12:49 PM Joseph Ayitio <tiol...@gmail.com> wrote:

Many thanks Tom, for sharing this information. Looks very interesting!

On 14 September 2017 at 11:11, Thomas Gillespie <thomas.g...@manchester.ac.uk> wrote:

Dear Joe,

Thanks for raising these important questions about Marine Drive.

Members of this group may be interested in this research article which documents the eviction of the Mensah Guinea settlement located on the Marine Drive site: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12132-016-9294-8

Best wishes,
Tom

Tom Gillespie | Lecturer | Global Development Institute | School of Environment, Education and Development | Room 1.073 Arthur Lewis Building | University of Manchester | Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL | Tel. +44 (0) 161 2752681|

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From: 'K. Ohene Sarfoh' via The Urban Platform of Ghana [the-urban-...@googlegroups.com]

Sent: 13 September 2017 23:03
To: The Urban Platform of Ghana
Subject: Re: [GH Urban Platform] 'Land grabbing' in our cities

Incidentally Tom is researching similar lines of questioning. 

On 13 Sep 2017 10:00 pm, "Joseph Ayitio" <tiol...@gmail.com> wrote:

Prepare to be moved by this poetic ted talk! makes a compelling argument for us to rethink the kinds of developments we encourage in our cities. 

https://www.ted.com/talks/olutimehin_adegbeye_who_belongs_in_a_city?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=tedspread--a

While listening to this, the first thing that came to mind was the ACCRA MARINE DRIVE PROJECT. 

1. Will it deliver on the promises shown on promotional materials?  

2. Do the developers and our professionals involved in the project (if any) have a full grasp of the tourism market?  

3. Has there been sufficient anticipation of resistance from landowners? 

4. What alternative arrangements have been made for current residents of these spaces?

5. How about the bulk infrastructure needed to support this project. Would it be borne by the project or the state?

Accra we dey!

Good evening, 

Joe Ayitio

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