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The state of green spaces in Kumasi City (Ghana): Lessons for other african cities
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Abstract Integrating green spaces such as parks and gardens into the physical
landscape of cities has been identified to enhance the health and wellbeing of urban
dwellers. This paper assesses the state of green spaces in Kumasi city (Ghana), once
known as the garden city of West Africa. Using a case stud... view more
Integrating green spaces such as parks and gardens into the physical
landscape of cities has been identified to enhance the health and wellbeing of urban
dwellers. This paper assesses the state of green spaces in Kumasi city (Ghana), once
known as the garden city of West Africa. Using a case study approach, a mixture of
qualitative research techniques were employed whilst a set of eight themes were put
together to guide the assessment. In all, green spaces were found to be in poor state. With
the exception of conservation and heritage theme, the remaining seven themes that were
used for the assessment all found the green spaces to be in poor state. It is therefore
recommended that there should be an attitudinal change towards the maintenance of
green spaces, the application of a collaborative governance approach, and priority giving to
green spaces in all development agendas by city authorities.... view less
Keywords
Ghana; Africa; green space; quality of life; urban development; urban planning; well-being
Classification
Area Development Planning, Regional Research
Free Keywords
urban landscape; urban quality of life; Kumasi
Document language
English
Publication Year
2016
Page/Pages
p. 159-177
Journal
Journal of Urban and Regional Analysis, 8 (2016) 2
ISSN
2067-4082
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed