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The Freetown City Council (FCC) has launched the Freetown Urban Green Design Competition, an initiative aimed at generating innovative, practical, and climate-resilient ideas to introduce more greenery into Freetown’s Central Business District.
The competition was launched on Tuesday, 6 January 2026, at City Hall. According to the FCC, the initiative forms part of the city’s broader urban regeneration efforts under the Freetown–Zurich City-to-City Cooperation.
Key components of the Freetown–Zurich project include the installation of modern street lighting, organised street parking, the creation of urban green spaces, and other beautification initiatives intended to enhance the cityscape.
The competition invites residents to reimagine the Central Business District, covering areas from Walpole Street to Wilberforce Street and from Siaka Stevens Street to Wallace Johnson Street. Participants are expected to propose designs that incorporate lush green trees and transform public-facing spaces, including the frontages of commercial banks and other landmarks, into more people-friendly environments.
Open to students, young professionals, and local creatives, the competition seeks to foster community ownership and empower residents to actively participate in shaping a greener future for Freetown.
The top three winning entries will each receive a cash prize of Le 10,000. Submissions will be evaluated based on criteria such as climate resilience, biodiversity enhancement, public safety and well-being, cost-effective implementation, and creativity.
The Freetown Urban Green Design Competition was officially launched by the Mayor of Freetown, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr.
