The hidden cost of building a "new Dubai" on displaced lives
In short: OluTimehin Adegbeye explores the human toll behind rapid urbanization. This talk examines how government land grabs in Lagos, Nigeria, prioritize luxury development over the existing communities that call these coastal areas home.
The presentation highlights a stark contrast between shiny new megacities and the displacement of thousands of residents. In Lagos, coastal communities are being cleared to make room for high-end developments, raising critical questions about who truly benefits from urban growth.
Adegbeye argues that a city's value is measured by its inclusivity. She advocates for an accountability model where governments must ensure that the future of urban planning includes everyone, regardless of their socioeconomic status or how they have constructed their homes.
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