07/08/2026
What if we stopped seeing urban spaces as just spaces and started seeing them as places?
As part of the Safe and Sound Cities (S²Cities) Cape Coast Programme, iSpace Foundation facilitated a public-private virtual roundtable bringing together the Ghana Health Service, GNCCI, local SMEs, and community organisations to explore how safer, more inclusive places can strengthen communities and local economies.
One question shaped the conversation: What does safety cost a business when it’s missing, and what does it create when it’s there?
From safer commutes and reduced risk of break-ins to hospitals building safety through trust and community relationships, the discussion highlighted that placemaking is not only about physical infrastructure; it is also about creating environments where people, businesses, and communities can thrive.
Participants then worked through three key areas affecting Cape Coast: infrastructure, community trust, and youth safety.
To move from conversation to action, we developed a 90-day action plan. Each group will connect its priority challenge to the relevant partner agency, identify missing stakeholders, and map existing or potential private-sector investments that can contribute to safer, stronger communities.
The goal is simple: turn shared ideas into practical action for a safer Cape Coast.
