Kampala, where urbanisation is not synonymous with industrialisation OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA Many Sub-Saharan African cities have been growing at unprecedented rates. For example, according to the most recent census, in Kampala, the estimated resident night-time population currently lies at 1.5 million people. Some projections from the World Bank suggest that the city could expand to… Continue reading Kampala, where urbanisation is not synonymous with industrialisation
Category: global urban matters
UNECA urges Uganda to harness potential benefits of urbanization
UNECA urges Uganda to harness potential benefits of urbanization Photo by Latoya Jones Kampala, Uganda Summer 2019 ADDIS ABABA, July 26 (Xinhua) -- The UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) on Friday urged the government of Uganda to accelerate its efforts to harness the potential benefits of urbanization for sustainable development. The call was made… Continue reading UNECA urges Uganda to harness potential benefits of urbanization
Porto Alegre Uses Tactical Urbanism to Transform João Alfredo Street
Photo Essay: Porto Alegre Uses Tactical Urbanism to Transform João Alfredo Street https://thecityfix.com/blog/photo-essay-porto-alegre-uses-tactical-urbanism-transform-joao-alfredo-street-bruno-batista-priscila-pacheco-ariadne-samios/
How the Creative Placemaking Tide Lifts All Community Boats
How the Creative Placemaking Tide Lifts All Community Boats https://nextcity.org/features/view/how-the-creative-placemaking-tide-lifts-all-community-boats This article is part of “For Whom, By Whom,” a series of articles about how creative placemaking can expand opportunities for low-income people living in disinvested communities. This series is generously underwritten by the Kresge Foundation.
Empower Energy Design with Notre Dame University is Building an Innovation Center in Fort Portal, Uganda!
We are moving forward with building our energy innovation center in Fort Portal, Uganda!! Our aim is to open by the summer. This center will serve as a showcase, learning and training space. Thank you Dr. Abigail Mechtenberg, our fearless and determined leader, professor, and advisor, the late Dr. Musaazi, @heyitsbiz for the years spent in Uganda… Continue reading Empower Energy Design with Notre Dame University is Building an Innovation Center in Fort Portal, Uganda!