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Asabiem Ghana Blueprint2
Asabiem Ghana Blueprint2
Asabiem Ghana Blueprint2
Prepared by
Myrtelle Chéry, Urb.
Karyne Raymond, Eng., mba
Presented to
POWERED BY ACTION
Andre P. Hughes
Tracey Patterson
Chinwe Onyegoro
Third World urbanization has often been fast, unplanned, and beyond the
control of the appropriate authorities. Farmers migrate to the cities, where
they hope to increase their income and secure a better future for their
family. The ensuing rapid urban growth - a combined result of migrations
and natural increase - creates such a pressure on the environment, the
public services, and the urban infrastructures, that the cities cannot possibly
integrate newcomers and be the driving force behind national
development. To make human settlements healthy, safe, prosperous, and
sustainable, Third World countries have to overcome major problems, such
as poverty, unemployment, pollution, and lack of decent housing.
One way to remedy the situation is to preserve rural life. However, this will
be possible only if we understand the cause and effect relationship
between rural and urban development. In other words, to reduce the rate
of rural-to-urban migration in Africa, we must be aware of what triggered it:
Statement 3
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The main factors to consider when starting a Village project are:
1.1. Location: The work plan shall be defined according to the location of
the territory. Decisions related to access roads and infrastructures
are based on how close the village is to the ocean, a mountain
ridge, a large city, another village, etc.
1.2. Surface area: The ideal population density for long-term rural
development is calculated in relation to the size of the territory.
1.3. Soil: Knowing the make-up of the soil help identify potential
resources, and indicate what type of commercial operation could
prosper in the region (farming, mining, etc.).
1.7. Historic database of the land: It may contain useful information about
the population movements, the natural resources (including those
that no longer exist), the soil submersion cycles (indicate sites
unsuitable for building), etc..
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2. POTENTIAL LAND USES
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they keep the locals employed and guarantee them a
large variety of services; and
it is supported by an educational system that trains a
literate and specialized workforce. A few non-profit
organizations are presently training some villagers, who will
soon participate actively in building a self-sufficient
community.
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3. POTENTIAL PURPOSES OF THE TERRITORY (guidelines of the
Blueprint)
3.1.4 Develop a land settlement plan which identifies the main types
of occupancies of the territory (Scales : 1 :20000/ 1 :5000)
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3.1.5 Develop a land settlement plan which identifies the unique
characteristics of the territory (Scales: 1 :20000/ 1 :5000)
3.1.6 Develop a land settlement plan which identifies the stages of
territorial development staggered over the next five years
(Scales: 1 :20000/ 1 :5000)
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Types of vehicles : Trucks, buses, cars…
Connection : will depend on the road classification
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4 THE LAND PARTICULARITIES
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5 GENERIC TEMPLATES
Fig. 5.1.2. Plan view - One floor house – surface: 950 sq.ft.
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5.2 Access to water
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5.3 Farming techniques in Darfour (Sudan) : example of
efficient irrigation systems ( by Practical-Action
technology)
In Darfour, an isolated north-western province of Sudan with very
low rainfall but a dependence on rain-fed agriculture,
Constructed across gullies, earth dams can save thousands of litres of rain
water. Farm plots nearby are irrigated throughout the growing season. The
dams take around three months of manual labour, often by the women
who farm, to complete.
Crescent terraces
These terraces are labour-intensive to construct, but are low-cost and are
proven to work. Used for centuries, the terraces collect rainwater instead of
letting it flow downhill. Crops like naturally drought-resistant millet can
survive the who growing season. Water and nutrient-filled soil that would
otherwise wash away is instead collected between raised earth strips,
allowing plants to grow longer and healthier.
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Wadis
Wadis are earth basins that form a water-saving bowl. Rainwater flows from
the sides to the centre of each planting bed. Each basin is surrounded by a
ridge of earth about 15cm high. In flat fields the basins are two metres
square – they are smaller on sloping land. In fields with deep soil, farmers
use a hoe to build up walls around each plot.
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6 REFERENCES AND STATISTICS
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6.3 School capacity
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6.5 Municipality Functions
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6.6 Public equipments list (% of occupancy)