Architectural choices contributing to Accra’s flood crisis – Expert warns
Mr Gborglah stressed that effective urban planning in Accra must be grounded in a strong understanding of the city’s natural geography, including elevation patterns, natural water pathways and existing drainage systems.
As Accra continues to grow rapidly, he warned that the failure to integrate natural water systems into urban design could worsen flooding in the coming years.
He argued that many of Accra’s flooding challenges originate long before water enters drainage systems, beginning instead at the planning and design stage of buildings and neighbourhoods.
