Slumlands — filthy secret of the modern mega-city. There is a long curve of water and, as far as the eye can see, there are shacks, garbage, washing, tin, bits of wood, scraps of cloth, rats and children.
The water is grey, but at the edges there's a flotsam of multicoloured plastic rubbish. This is the Estero de San Miguel, the front line in an undeclared war between the rich and poor of Manila. Figures emerge from creaky doors to move along bits of walkway. In the deep distance is the dome of a mosque; beyond that are skyscrapers. Mena Cinco, a community leader here, volunteers to take me in - but only about 50 yards. We knock on the first one that's ajar. The room is eight feet by eight and forms their entire dwelling space. Why did he move? Incredible Facts about 30 of the World's Most Notorious Slums of All Time. When traveling, most people focus on tourist sites and beautiful scenery and ignore the more rundown areas.
However, some of the world’s most notorious slums have very rich, interesting histories. Below is a list of slums around the world with fascinating backgrounds. 1. Dharavi, India. The Mega-Rich Who Pay To Vacation In A Fake Slum Village. 5 Maps That Could Help Solve Some of the World's Most Daunting Problems. African maps are notoriously problematic.
Much of the data is old; roads, particularly footpaths, languish unnamed. Africans often navigate by informal landmarks like bars or gas stations, places not represented on standard maps. The slums have it even worse: On Google Maps they figure as blank expanses, in keeping with their reputation as shadowy, marginal places. Enter Spatial Collective and Map Kibera. International Arts Festival. Conferences, exhibitions & films 19:00 - Conference DHARAVI MEGA-SLUM : issues beyond the clichés The Indian metropolis of Mumbai illustrates acutely the fragmentation that has accompanied its urban growth.
Dharavi, a mega-slum, has been publicized as a miserable and illegal space, plagued by sectarian violence. The apparent breakdown of social ties obscures a complex human organization. Pambazuka - Mega-slumming or mega-tourism? Review of 'Mega-slumming: A journey through sub-Saharan Africa’s largest shanty-town' Firoze Manji 2010-03-03, Issue 472 Printer friendly version There is 1 comment on this article.
Mega city projects leave slum dwellers with uncertain future. Audu Liberty Oseni West African super cities may be taking a giant stride in the displacement of its citizens for mega city projects across the region, as poor urban populations are continually rendered homeless with their homes taken down for city beautification.
Of recent, in Nigeria, Lagos state has demolished Badia slum rendering 10,000 persons homeless in order to give way to Lagos mega city project. A frightening report from Centre on Housing Rights and Evictions (COHRE) an organization in Nigeria shows that over 2 million Nigerians lost their homes to demolition. Urban slums in Lagos ‘Mega City’
By Ishola balogun, Sam Anokam, Florence Amagiya and Iyabo Aina Over the years, the population boom in Lagos, the commercial nerve centre of the country has put undue pressure on government and individuals as the demand for housing continued to rise far and above what the urbanised areas can offer.
In the world’s slums, the worst of poverty and environmental degradation collide. This article was originally published in OrionOnline.
Manshiet Nasser: The Secret Shame of Cairo's Mega Slum. Photo: Shawn Baldwin Egypt is considered a forward-looking modern country in the Middle East and has much going for it.
Cairo, its capital, has some of the finest hospitals and high end shops, as well as restaurants and all the trappings of modern life. Kampala could become a mega slum in 10 years - WB - Business. People go about their business in one of Kampala slums.
The World Bank has warned that the city may become a mega slum if infrastructure is not improved. FILE PHOTO In Summary City population is expected to grow to 10 million in 10 years from 3.5 million now. Kampala- The World Bank has cautioned that Kampala could become a mega slum in the next 10 years if no action is taken to improve the quality of infrastructure and commercial investment. Human population in Kampala and other urban centres is growing faster than the rural areas because the youth are rapidly migrating from the rural to urban areas. This, as they search for employment opportunities, which are mainly concentrated in urban areas where industries and other employing firms are found.
Speaking during the launch of the fifth edition of Uganda’s economic report titled: The Growth Challenge: Can Ugandan Cities get to Work? Mega Slums. Grab a bottle of wine and come join me (Kara) for dinner! For more than 4 years, I have been hosting Ted and Amy suppers for 12-14 guests, 2-3 times a month in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. Menus are posted online here a week or two ahead of the dinner (and sent out to the mailing list.) Reserve your seat by booking it online. Dinners usually have a $45 suggested donation which covers a home-cooked four-course meal wine and a paired cocktail. Talk with nobel prize-winning author. Dealing with Africa's megacities and mega slums. As African cities implode, leaders on the continent are intensifying efforts to address the challenges of urbanization.
Johannesburg's Alexandra township/Photo/Reuters A forum bringing together Africa's housing ministers was recently held in Nairobi, Kenya on 20 March 2012 under the auspices of the African Ministers Conference on Housing and Urban Development (AMCHUD). The 4th annual meeting focused on territorial planning and access to basic services for all. It also looked to integrate climate change issues for a smarter more sustainable urban development. LAGOS: Mega City Or Mega Slum? (PHOTOS) - Nigeria Daily News. Megacity Slums and Urban Insecurity. Mega Cities equals Mega Slums. History has shown that rapid urban growth in Africa has a tendency to translate directly into informal settlement and urban slum proliferation. Unless this rapid urban growth is effectively and sensibly guided, Africa will face the realities of the equation Mega Cities = Mega Slums In 2025, it is projected that Kinshasa, Lagos and Cairo will be the world’s 11th, 12th and 13th largest urban conglemerations.
In 2025, Kinshasa will be Africa’s largest city with 16.7 million inhabitants. Lagos will be second with 15.8 million citizens, slightly more than Cairo’s projected 15.5 million inhabitants. If present growth rates persist, Africa may have more than 1.2 billion urban dwellers by 2050! For our case here in Nairobi, i do not know what comes to your mind about the newly emerging urban spatial configurations? One thing is certain, we must be prepared for the change that is coming.