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Transforming slums in Ghana: The urban regeneration approach
Abstract Urban regeneration has emerged as a tool for (re)planning of cities and towns around the world. It has over the years been applied in correcting urban dysfunctionalities such us urban decay, economic obsolescence as well as social deprivation. This work focuses on urban regeneration as an approach in slum transformation. In this work, 322 respondents making up the sample frame were systematically sampled from the Ashaiman slum settlement in Ghana. These respondents were made up of household heads. The various groups identified within the community were based on: places of origin; locations of residences; places of work; income levels; and employment statuses. It was found that, the tendency to support or oppose the implementation of urban regeneration had a significant relation with where a person belonged within the groups outlined above. The findings of this work are pivotal to any sustainable slum transformation in Ghana and beyond especially in African countries sharing similar traits because they inform that slum residents are open to accept a policy like UR which they expect to bring a lasting solution to their plight. The findings also provide answers as to how UR should be implemented in order to record a positive outcome.
Highlights This study investigated the reactions of slum dwellers to any possible implementation of UR in the study area. There is an overwhelming support for a possible implementation of UR in the study area from the dwellers. Income levels had an effect on the reactions of dweller towards a possible UR in the area. It was also found that, residents whose dwelling units were in much worse situations were identified to be more willing to accept UR in Ashaiman than those who lived in better accommodation. The nature of current dwelling units of residents also had an effect on their reactions towards UR in the area. This case study suggests that slum residents are willing to embrace a holistic approach to slum transfromation.
Transforming slums in Ghana: The urban regeneration approach
Abstract Urban regeneration has emerged as a tool for (re)planning of cities and towns around the world. It has over the years been applied in correcting urban dysfunctionalities such us urban decay, economic obsolescence as well as social deprivation. This work focuses on urban regeneration as an approach in slum transformation. In this work, 322 respondents making up the sample frame were systematically sampled from the Ashaiman slum settlement in Ghana. These respondents were made up of household heads. The various groups identified within the community were based on: places of origin; locations of residences; places of work; income levels; and employment statuses. It was found that, the tendency to support or oppose the implementation of urban regeneration had a significant relation with where a person belonged within the groups outlined above. The findings of this work are pivotal to any sustainable slum transformation in Ghana and beyond especially in African countries sharing similar traits because they inform that slum residents are open to accept a policy like UR which they expect to bring a lasting solution to their plight. The findings also provide answers as to how UR should be implemented in order to record a positive outcome.
Highlights This study investigated the reactions of slum dwellers to any possible implementation of UR in the study area. There is an overwhelming support for a possible implementation of UR in the study area from the dwellers. Income levels had an effect on the reactions of dweller towards a possible UR in the area. It was also found that, residents whose dwelling units were in much worse situations were identified to be more willing to accept UR in Ashaiman than those who lived in better accommodation. The nature of current dwelling units of residents also had an effect on their reactions towards UR in the area. This case study suggests that slum residents are willing to embrace a holistic approach to slum transfromation.
Transforming slums in Ghana: The urban regeneration approach
Abass, Abubakar Sadiq (author) / Kucukmehmetoglu, Mehmet (author)
Cities ; 116
2021-05-27
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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