City : Accra
The urban element shown is the informal sector due to the impact of urbanization. People are selling artifacts, clothing, bags, etc on the streets. Right next to the streets are the slums. It is important as it exposes the impact urbanization had on the people. 43% of the urban population live in slums. As a result of urban life, comes negative affects. |
City : Kumasi
The urban element shown is the centre (Ashanti Kingdom) where it exhibits the largest cultural center in West Africa. People crowd in the area to meet their needs and wants. It is important as it demonstrates the cultural aspect of Kumasi in urban life. It resembles a CBD. |
City : Tamale
The urban element show is the infrastructure in the city. The buildings are composed with culture and moderate techniques and styles. The people are wearing traditional clothing. The showcase of this picture is important as it demonstrates urbanization coming into play in this city, yet the people know how to conserve their culture into the making of an urban society. |
City : Ashaiman
The urban element shown is a man ( I believe taking a dump ) at a sewage. The sewage looks rusty and demeaning to the eye. This shows the conditions that the urban population endure. It is important as it reveals the defects of urbanization as people live in slums with waste surrounding them. |
City : Takoradi
The urban element shown is the district where parts of the informal sector is located. People are selling fish and other things in the city trying to earn a profit. The people are wearing their traditional clothing. It is important as it shows how urban life impacted people earning a living. They utilize urbanization in their own ways and kept their culture in the things they wear. |