What Color Was My Parachute? 🤔
From June to August 2008, when I was an undergrad at Assumption College (now Assumption University, whoo!) I participated in a guided internship programme at the Capital Area Food Bank for credit in … Continue reading
What I Learned from Denrele Edun at Social Media Week Lagos
It has been about two weeks since Social Media Week Lagos and I’m still processing the experience. Again, I must commend the organizing team for doing a great job and really creating … Continue reading
Nigeria’s Urbanization Prospects
The explosive growth in Nigeria’s urban population will definitely have an impact on Nigeria’s citizens, natural environment, and economy. Let’s finally get to the point where Nigerian cities offer the best quality of life for their residents.
Notes from Sokoto
Part 1 – Middle of orientation camp in Wamakko The NYSC experience so far has helped me appreciate life and the opportunities Lagos has to offer. Downsizing has led to … Continue reading
Remembering Mayor Menino
“What I tell people going into government is, you’re helping people, and that should be your first goal. You have to adjust to situations, so what you do still has meaning.”
– Mayor Thomas Michael Menino
Community and Sustainability
Community is the essential concept underpinning sustainability. Whether an ecosystem or social system, the dynamics of interconnectedness and interdependence are what make growth and health possible.
What is Coffeeshopification?
What does the future hold for offices and retail stores?
Pine Street Inn
This visit and my conversations with members of the Pine Street team have made me a fan of the organization. They truly work to be a “community of respect and hope” for every one of their clients.
Gustavo Petro and Politics in Urban Planning
Power relationships exist and it is impossible to plan a city while pretending that political reality does not matter.