Aburi: Royal Kingdom Estate has unveiled an ambitious 500-acre eco-community project in Aburi at the GH/UK Investment Summit, marking a significant shift toward sustainable real estate development in Ghana.
According to Ghana Web, the event was attended by notable figures including the President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, the Ghana High Commissioner to the UK and Northern Ireland, Her Excellency Sabah Zita Benson, the Governor of The Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Asiamah, among others. The summit explored investment ideas aimed at the development of Ghana and the African continent.
The eco-community initiative by Royal Kingdom Estate is based on a guiding principle that real estate development should protect the environment. As part of this initiative, the company's CEO, Danny Angels, stated that each homeowner would be required to plant a minimum of 15 trees. This policy aims to restore vegetation, enhance biodiversity, and mitigate environmental risks like flooding.
Royal Kingdom Estate highlights that flooding in parts of Greater Accra is exacerbated not only by blocked drainage systems but also by the long-term loss of natural forests that previously absorbed excess rainfall. By reintroducing greenery, the company seeks to promote a sustainable ecological balance.
The development in Aburi is designed to be more than just a housing project. It is envisioned as a model for green living in Ghana, integrating residential infrastructure with environmental stewardship. This aligns with a global trend in real estate where sustainability is increasingly becoming essential.
Danny Angels believes this project will establish a new standard for eco-friendly developments in West Africa, emphasizing the need for urban expansion to coexist with environmental preservation.