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As part of an ambitious attempt to build a 21st century city, Lagos authorities targeted Makoko, a floating slum, and demolished many of its makeshift structures which posed health and safety issues. Includes a video interview with Felix Morka, executive director of Social and Economics Rights Action Center, on how this development has affected the residents of Mokoko.

Interactive article focusing on issues growing cities face and projects in place to tackle these issues. Excellent for background information as well as more depth for cities: Lagos (Nigeria), Mexico City, Dhaka(Bangladesh), Shenzhen (China).

Note video Lagos - living off the water in Makoko. Nigerian architect Kunle Adeyemi is hoping to build another school - one that floats on the water and is powered by solar panels.