South C Foundation and Naipolitans have teamed up to hold a working session aimed at re-designing a small park within their neighbourhood. The Park was recently reclaimed in conjunction with the local MCA and residents are keen to have it as an inclusive and sustainable green space.
Media Article: Islands of Wealth in a Sea of Slums
An interesting article that explains what some of us perceive of the various satellite cities coming up in our metropolitan region. Perspectives from Constant Cap, Prof Alfred Omenya, PS Charles Hinga and Tatu City Developer Nick Langford. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-kenya-land-housing/islands-of-wealth-in-a-sea-of-slums-kenya-divided-over-satellite-cities-idUSKCN1QZ0RG
i-cmiist: The BodaBoda Story
As part of the i-cmiist research project, we spent some time with those in the Bodaboda (Motorcycle Taxi) Industry along Ring Road Kilimani to learn about their operations. This includes how they are organized, their customer base, their relations with other transport sectors, the introduction of ride hailing companies as well as relations with the … Continue reading i-cmiist: The BodaBoda Story
i-cmiist: Equitable Street Space in the City
East African Urban planners, creative experts, researchers, and urban enthusiasts have been conducting studies on Implementing Creative Methodological Innovations for Sustainable Transport Planning. The Nairobi team focused on Ring Road Kilimani and Luthuli Avenue, with focus was on improving the Non Motorized Transit use experience. Creative methods like participatory mapping, photography, virtual reality, infographics, street modelling, videography, … Continue reading i-cmiist: Equitable Street Space in the City
CORE Awards: ‘The Destiny of this Nation is Our Responsibility’
These were the words of the Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure and Public Works Principal Secretary Prof Paul Mwangi Maringa (State Department of Public Works) during the Construction and Real Estate Awards held at Heron Portico, Nairobi. The PS challenged built environment professionals on the necessity of enabling 'All Kenyans afford our services.' 'Our Urban Centres … Continue reading CORE Awards: ‘The Destiny of this Nation is Our Responsibility’