The Terrorfic City
Abstract
Urban terror is increasingly becoming a normal phenomenon in modern day cities. Its
impact is creating changes in building designs and urban form and in essence altering
city life. It is well known that the city has always been, a place where freedoms are
expressed and interactions blossomed. This is now being threatened by these
alterations.
The main objective of this research was to look into the effects of urban terrorism on
Nairobi’s built environment and whether the interventions currently practiced are
conducive to city life and form. In its analysis, the study used a survey design using
exploratory and causal methodologies. Data was collected through questionnaires and
backed up with interviews and field observations to support the arguments. The
questionnaire survey was analyzed using Microsoft Excel and presented in charts and
graphs while field observation was documented through photography.
The results indicated that the City still has a long way in ensuring the safety of its
citizens due to terror attacks. It also found out that through the methods used in
securing buildings, the City is increasingly becoming segregational and is losing its
vitality.
The research concludes that the City need to re-appropriate its vivacity and proposes
several methods to achieve this. Ultimately, it seeks to develop Nairobi as a city that
is inclusive, joyful and one that promotes the civil liberties and freedom of its
citizens.
Publisher
University of Nairobi
Subject
Terrorfic CityRights
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