Talking Spaces

An informal alliance around issues of urban public space with a special interest in African cities,

[Talking Spaces @talkingspaces_]

#Accra is made up of young people, mostly (over 55% of population in 24 or under) - so let's make #design in the city reflect this #cities #livablecities #urbanAfrica

[Namata Serumaga-Musisi #AfricaMustUnite @madugian]

Heads up, wonderful people! I’m again working w/ @Mmofra_Ghana to create child friendly pub. spaces, this time in markets. Will share as we attempt to create prototype plug-in play spaces in Mallam Atta and Nima Markets in Accra 🇬🇭

#Urban #Kids #Play #PublicSpace #Accra

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[Talking Spaces @talkingspaces_]

Go use this place ppl - there are so few spots like this in #Accra!

[Mmofra Foundation @Mmofra_Ghana]

#MmofraPlace: Green. Quiet. Birdsong. Benches. Swings. Leave #Accra behind for a while. Walk-ins 10am - 4pm for ghc5 #experienceAccra #park #Ghana

[Talking Spaces @talkingspaces_]

5 yrs on, this thoughtful @playgroundology piece on a family's civic contribution to urban green space and play in #Ghana is as relevant as ever https://t.co/sqfoPDTjoU #talkingspaces #urbanparks #efuasutherlandlegacy

[Mmofra Foundation @Mmofra_Ghana]

Something to celebrate: in the 1950's #EfuaSutherland was a pioneer in developing a home-grown literature for #children in #Africa. #womeninhistory #WeNeedDiverseBooks #kidlit https://t.co/l736aMo1df

[Mmofra Foundation @Mmofra_Ghana]

For #millenials, what would your ideal livable #African city need to provide? Go! #Africanurbanism #Africancities #cities4all

[social architecture @sociarchi]

“@HiltonHotels + @Trasaccoghana Development Threatens Fishing Community in Ghana”
https://t.co/PMHF24gY7z

[Talking Spaces @talkingspaces_]

@Mmofra_Ghana Directions! https://t.co/WeCvlhyZFD

[Talking Spaces @talkingspaces_]

Here is the map link: https://t.co/WeCvlhyZFD https://t.co/Pyh1YNnWel

[Mmofra Foundation @Mmofra_Ghana]

Be part of the #transformation! Sat 17th Geb 9 am on. Dir: From Labadi, turn L at Teshie Rd 1st Junction, then 2nd road R, follow until last L b4 dead end. Park on R, opp. LEKMA Office #FridayMotivation https://t.co/rfTmvZGliO

[Talking Spaces @talkingspaces_]

@Mmofra_Ghana Here is the map link: https://t.co/WeCvlhyZFD

[Talking Spaces @talkingspaces_]

Directions to the park for tomorrow: https://t.co/1D1LIdMnBn

#Volunteer #Mmofra #Kids #Play #Learn #Grow #PublicSpaces #PlaySpaces #Accra #Ghana https://t.co/f5yGXxuVUm

[Talking Spaces @talkingspaces_]

Last Call!

The @Mmofra_Ghana team is wrapping up Teshie Children's Park! Tomorrow's the last weekend we're there and we'd love for you to join us as we paint, plant, grow. Keen? Come through! We'll be there from 9am.

#Volunteer #Kids #Play #Learn #Grow #PublicSpaces #Accra #Gh

[Talking Spaces @talkingspaces_]

@kajsaha Here you go! https://t.co/1D1LIdMnBn

[Talking Spaces @talkingspaces_]

Last Call!

The @Mmofra_Ghana team is wrapping up Teshie Children's Park! Tomorrow's the last weekend we're there and we'd love for you to join us as we paint, plant, grow. Keen? Come through! We'll be there from 9am.

#Volunteer #Kids #Play #Learn #Grow #PublicSpaces #Accra #Gh

[Amma Aboagye @amma_aboagye]

This @TEDTalks is ALL THE THINGS!

"...truly African but globally inspiring"

Dazallllll

https://t.co/6ImPYfZrXd

Shouts to those leading the way in GH!
.@Mmofra_Ghana @talkingspaces_ @willowtechnology @MESHGhana @GeointellGhana @Joelleeyeson

#buildblackglobally literally.

[Talking Spaces @talkingspaces_]

Is that...? Could it be...? Do we have grass?! Look what you've done for Teshie Kid's Park!

In progress, keep donations coming! MTN MoMo 0553989018. @Mmofra_Ghana thanks you! 🌻

#Mmofra #Kids #Green #Park #Play #Learn #Grow #PublicSpaces #PlaySpaces #Accra #Ghana

[Talking Spaces @talkingspaces_]

@MiraculeDG @a_aboagye @Mmofra_Ghana @fcaghana @ajo_social @Abocco @volunteeringh @LucyQuist @RiyaDivaMD @Kuukuwa_ @BlitzAmbassador @jkeyison @PaulDamalie @paullowa @GirlSciExplore @leversinheels Thank you!

[Talking Spaces @talkingspaces_]

Only 5 sacks of grass to go, wonderful people!

Accepting contributions for Teshie Children's Park to MTN MoMo number 055 398 9018. A sack of grass is Ghs24, a green park is priceless!

Thank you 🙏

#Kids #Green #Park #Play #Learn #PublicSpaces #PlaySpaces #Accra #Ghana

[Talking Spaces @talkingspaces_]

Look at you wonderful people!

Still accepting contributions for grass for Teshie Children's Park to MTN MoMo number 055 398 9018. A sack of grass is Ghs24, a green park is priceless!

Thank you 🙏

#Kids #Green #Park #Play #Learn #PublicSpaces #PlaySpaces #Accra #Ghana

[Talking Spaces @talkingspaces_]

Thank you to the 40 or so (wow!) volunteers who joined us at Teshie Children's Park yesterday! We appreciate you 🌻

See link for photos.

#kids #park #play #learn #publicspaces #Accra #Ghana #volunteering

https://t.co/RwAqcaR5FZ

[Talking Spaces @talkingspaces_]

Thank you for coming, @a_aboagye! https://t.co/WJxLdjmSA6

[Amma Aboagye @amma_aboagye]

My heart is full!

The future is bright, black and beautiful!

We are building it with our hands! Lets goooooo!

Cc: .@Mmofra_Ghana .@talkingspaces_ .@madugian 💕💕💕

[Talking Spaces @talkingspaces_]

@a_aboagye here are directions. https://t.co/W1G9NrGhZT

[Talking Spaces @talkingspaces_]

Let's do this. Work with @Mmofra_Ghana today!

Directions: On Teshie Rd from Labadi, turn left at 1st Junction. Take 2nd road right, follow until last left b4 dead end. Park on right, opp. LEKMA Head Office - can't miss it!

https://t.co/XZmkXLw1uD

#kids #park #publicspaces