Here a few ideas on making a more vibrant and livable Nairobi and the benefits we would enjoy. What might be components to a more vibrant and livable city? • It calls for town planning and moving from ribbon development • A green environment (trees, trees, and more trees) • A common purpose that […]
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How Much Public Space should Nairobi Have for Prosperity?
According to a the UN report “Streets as Public Spaces and Drivers of Urban Prosperity” up to 50% of a city’s area should be given to public spaces, much of which would be roads. Cities with low levels of land allocated to streets (below 15 per cent) generally do not do well with greater population […]