Urban design, permeability and functionality of city central places: A case of the CBD of the city of Nairobi, Kenya
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Date
2010Author
Githuthu, Rita P W
Type
ThesisLanguage
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Urban Planning and Design is a multifaceted and complex process that requires variety and
subtlety in policy response. Such responses need to be based upon a multi disciplinary
understanding of the social and economic forces affecting urban areas, the nature of
government and organisation and the physical nature of the city. The purpose of this study
therefore is to carry out an assessment of the CBD of Nairobi in terms of its spatial structure
so as to suggest a spatial and institutional framework for the spatial planning and design of
the CBD of the City of Nairobi.
This study involves the geo-spatial analysis and socio-economic profiling of the CBD of the
City of Nairobi as defined by Uhuru Highway, Kenya Railways yards and Nairobi River. Key
linear and focal points, plot characteristics, building characteristics, land use characteristics,
Circulation, Perceptions by CBD users and relationships between activity and circulation
have been examined
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Masters of Urban and regional planningSponsorhip
University of NairobiPublisher
Department of Urban and Regional planning