Akuapem Ridge Development Corporation

The Akuapem Ridge Eco-city presents the nest opportunities for Ghana to develop and experience ecological homes into cities and later replicate it in other cities and towns.
Situated on the The Akuapem ridge which is 25 mins drive from the Kotoka International Airport and 45 mins drive from the Central Business Districts, it provides easy access to the capital city, Accra. It is strategically situated on the hills overlooking Accra with a ne and boastful temperature.

It is home to the Peduase Lodge, a state owned edi ce used for Presidential and high level government meetings. Already there are sections of the working class commuting from towns on the hills to the capital for work, education and other activities. Some even travel far beyond the hills to Accra and Tema. It is of no wonder a former president of Ghana decided to live on the ridge after leaving o ce and Rita Marley, wife of the Legend Bob Marley who is now a resident on the ridge. More and more other personalities, expats, business executives, top corporate guns have chosen the ridge to be their home.

The ridge has the land space to develop an eco city. The ridge boasts of iconic landmark places and eco tourism sites such as the Aburi Botanical gardens, the umbrella rock, etc In the area of hospitality: Peduase Valley Resort, Hillburi, Little Acre Hotel etc.
Akuapem Ridge Development Corporation hopes to create an environment that will not only help enjoy a modern home environment but to expand their knowledge, improve their health and explore new cultural horizons. Families, individuals, artists and professionals will share ideas, knowledge and create a new suburb with a unique culture and identity. Located within a zone of the highest regarded schools and universities in the country, there are plans to establish world class learning centres for both children and adults.

The Akuapem Ridge Eco City’s new visionary model will also feature the development of o -grid, integrated and resilient eco-villages that can power and feed homes and o ces within ridge.

The Akuapem Ridge Eco City concept will take a holistic approach, combining a variety of innovative technologies, such as energy positive homes, renewable energy, energy storage, door-step high-yield organic food production, vertical farming, water management and waste-to-resource systems.

With the integration of such technologies, Akuapem Ridge Eco city holds a potential in changing some of the challenges of a growing population, increasing urbanization, scarcity of resources and the growing global food crisis as well as reducing the global CO2 emissions. Akuapem Ridge Eco city is all about applied technology. Already existing technologies are simply being applied into an integrated community design, providing clean energy, water and food right o the doorstep.

We welcome you to be a part of this success either as a citizen, partner, investor, supplier or a team member.