Transport-Land Use Research Study - Millennium Cities Initiative ...

Section 6, located behind
Kaneshie Market, is an
informal commercial
space. The area absorbs
much of the commercial
activity that could not be
housed in the market
itself. Sidewalk trading in
open areas, on sidewalks
and in wooden kiosks is
extensive throughout.
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The Accra Pilot BRT: Transport-Land Use Research Study
Millennium Cities Initiative and Accra Metropolitan Assembly
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Sections 7 and 8 are a mixed-use commercial area. A mixed-use
residential/industrial facility exists in Section 7.
Section 9, located behind Kaneshie Market, is a commercial area.
Within the section is a newer mall structure with space for more than
20 shops. Informal sidewalk vending is extensive, particularly along
the sidewalk and at the road behind the market.
Section 10 contains Kaneshie Market, which is dominated by smallscale
commercial activity. The market has a capacity of more than
4,500 stalls and it attracts more than 10,000 customers each day
(Accra Markets Ltd., 2010).
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Section 11 is purely civic. The Kaneshie police station serves
as the residence as well as offices for the administration of
the Okaikoi sub-metro area. In front of the police station are
numerous informal trading activities as well as hawking.