Construction has begun on Airport City Kumasi, a landmark urban development expected to transform the Ashanti Regional capital into a future hub for aviation, luxury living, and commerce. Located on a 50-acre site near the Kumasi International Airport, the project is designed as Ghana’s first eco-friendly, smart city with integrated residential, commercial, and hospitality facilities.
The initiative is poised to inject new energy into the local economy by creating jobs, attracting both local and international investment, and boosting tourism. With increased activity in sectors such as real estate, hospitality, retail, and services, the development is expected to catalyze growth and stimulate surrounding businesses in Kumasi and beyond.
Led by real estate developers HDG Homes, the Airport City Kumasi project is scheduled for completion in two and a half years. The first phase will feature luxury one- to three-bedroom apartments, sky suites, and penthouses, as well as a five-star hotel, a Grade A office complex, and high-end gated communities. These components, under names like Kensington Heights, Greenwich, Cinnamon, and the Best Western Premier Hotel, are intended to redefine modern living in Kumasi.
At a sod-cutting ceremony, HDG Homes Founder Stephen Owusu described the project as a smart, sustainable city that meets international standards. He stressed the importance of modern infrastructure, including proper roads, pavements, underground drainage, bike lanes, and ample green spaces to restore Kumasi’s status as the “Garden City.”
The project has won praise from traditional and political leaders alike. Professor Oheneba Boachie-Adjei Woahene, Otumfuo’s Hiahene, called it the most ambitious private-sector initiative to date in Kumasi and encouraged more African entrepreneurs to take bold steps in sustainable development.
Ashanti Regional Minister Dr. Frank Amoakohene also commended the initiative, linking it to the broader national strategy on infrastructure and housing. He emphasized that Ghana’s housing deficit, estimated at 1.8 million units, is a serious challenge, with the Ashanti Region alone accounting for over 5% of the shortfall. He noted that projects like this can have wide-ranging benefits across public health, education, sanitation, and urban development.
Once completed, Airport City Kumasi is expected to significantly boost Kumasi’s economic competitiveness and serve as a model for modern urban transformation in Ghana. It represents a bold new direction in city planning driven by private-sector innovation and long-term development goals.
