Mixed urban development

Abstract

This thesis project deals with a sector of Nairobi central area which demonstrates its response to the deteriorating conditions prevailing in the city. The central area is becoming decadent due to its present socio-economic conditions. My response to this situation is to introduce a development which integrates work place, recreation and dwelling units. Where streets are safe to walk and squares are meeting places, where spaces for the purpose cf resting, playing, watching, sleeping will, retain vitality as time advances. My site is bounded on one edge by Government Road and by Kimathi Street on the other. At this moment it exhibits the highest form of commercial, activity in Nairobi wit~. secretarial colleges, dispensaries, hair dressing,salon, professional, offices and restaurants. The proposed development considers: 1) Redevelopment 2) Retention .. Use the concept of mixed use development which caters for various activities which are now spread around the city and beyond to give a comprehensive solution which allows commercial.,office,;recreation, education and living activities to form an integral part of the whole development, internal as well as external. To control the flow of traffic and discourage vehicle into the C.A. so that certain parts of the city could become pedestrian and virtually segregated from noise and pollution of vehicles. Certain streets therefore can be time zoned so that vehicular- traffic is restricted between 8.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m. but at other times allowed.