{"id":111053,"date":"2026-01-14T11:06:20","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T11:06:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=111053"},"modified":"2026-01-14T11:06:20","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T11:06:20","slug":"kumasi-mayor-reveals-plan-for-modern-urban-park-to-make-kumasi-greener","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=111053","title":{"rendered":"Kumasi mayor reveals plan for modern urban park to make Kumasi greener"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='booster-block booster-read-block'>\n                <div class=\"twp-read-time\">\n                \t<i class=\"booster-icon twp-clock\"><\/i> <span>Read Time:<\/span>1 Minute, 29 Second                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div><div>\n<p>The Mayor of Kumasi, Richard Kwasi Ofori Boadi Agyemang, has unveiled a 3D design of a proposed Kumasi Urban Park, describing it as a major step towards making the city greener and more livable.<\/p>\n<p>In a Facebook post, the Mayor said the project, to be located at Ridge\/Danyame, is intended to provide residents with a serene and welcoming open space for relaxation, recreation, and family bonding.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"727\" height=\"1024\"src=\"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/v.jpg\" alt=\"Kumasi mayor reveals plan for modern urban park to make Kumasi greener\" class=\"wp-image-10032950062\" style=\"width:452px;height:auto\" title=\"Kumasi mayor reveals plan for modern urban park to make Kumasi greener\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/v-727x1024.jpg 727w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/v-213x300.jpg 213w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/v-768x1082.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/v-1090x1536.jpg 1090w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/v-99x140.jpg 99w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/v-89x125.jpg 89w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/v-177x250.jpg 177w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/v-106x150.jpg 106w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/v-301x424.jpg 301w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/v-35x50.jpg 35w, https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/v.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 727px) 100vw, 727px\"><\/figure>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cWhen completed, this landmark project will provide a serene and welcoming open space where residents of Kumasi can relax, unwind, and spend quality time with family and loved ones,\u201d he wrote.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>According to Mr Ofori Boadi Agyemang, the park will feature several modern facilities, including a spacious car park, a state-of-the-art amphitheatre for events and performances, a bar and restaurant, a quiet garden for reflection, and a large playground equipped for children.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"763\" height=\"1024\"src=\"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/tr.jpg\" alt=\"Kumasi mayor reveals plan for modern urban park to make Kumasi greener\" class=\"wp-image-10032950063\" style=\"width:598px;height:auto\" title=\"Kumasi mayor reveals plan for modern urban park to make Kumasi greener\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/tr-763x1024.jpg 763w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/tr-223x300.jpg 223w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/tr-768x1031.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/tr-1144x1536.jpg 1144w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/tr-104x140.jpg 104w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/tr-93x125.jpg 93w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/tr-186x250.jpg 186w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/tr-112x150.jpg 112w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/tr-316x424.jpg 316w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/tr-37x50.jpg 37w, https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/tr.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 763px) 100vw, 763px\"><\/figure>\n<p>He described the initiative as part of a broader vision to transform Kumasi into a more environmentally friendly and people-centred city.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cThis project represents a bold step towards creating a greener, more livable Kumasi for all,\u201d the Mayor added.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Urban planning experts have long argued that Kumasi, like many fast-growing cities in Ghana, is in urgent need of more green and recreational spaces to improve public health, reduce stress, and promote social interaction. <\/p>\n<p>The city has experienced rapid urbanisation over the past decade, with commercial and residential developments steadily replacing open lands.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"551\" height=\"1024\"src=\"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/gr.jpg\" alt=\"Kumasi mayor reveals plan for modern urban park to make Kumasi greener\" class=\"wp-image-10032950065\" style=\"width:569px;height:auto\" title=\"Kumasi mayor reveals plan for modern urban park to make Kumasi greener\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/gr-551x1024.jpg 551w, 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generated mixed reactions on social media, with some residents welcoming the idea while others called for transparency and accountability in its execution.<\/p>\n<p>The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly is yet to officially outline the scope of the project or indicate when construction is expected to begin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <div class=\"booster-block booster-reactions-block\">\n            <div class=\"twp-reactions-icons\">\n                \n                <div class=\"twp-reacts-wrap\">\n                    <a react-data=\"be-react-1\" post-id=\"111053\" class=\"be-face-icons un-reacted\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/plugins\/booster-extension\/\/assets\/icon\/happy.svg\" alt=\"Happy\">\n                    <\/a>\n                    <div class=\"twp-reaction-title\">\n                        Happy                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"twp-count-percent\">\n          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