| dc.description.abstract | The project mainly covers the effects of unplanned settlements
on land use planning in Eldama Ravine town. The expression
'unplanned settlements' is used to refer to any uncoordinated
settlement on land without reference to any predetermined standards
of planning. Those who have occupied such settlements are
interchangeably referred to as occupants, settlers or squatters.
The research was based on the use of structured and unstructured
interview schedule, informal discussions and .
observation,as methods of data collection. The data collected has
been analyzed and presented using description, tables, charts,
maps, percentages and photographs which represent visual surveys.
It was established that unplanned settlements existed in
various contexts in terms of various structure and land uses.
However the re searche r broad 1y c 1as s if i ed them accord in g to the
forms of tenure ascribed to the land settled on. Thus unplanned
settlements existed as squatters on government land, trust land, on
leasehold and on freeholds.
Furthermore the research unearthed that social, insti tutional,
land and housing s up p ly deficit, speculative and opportunistic
factors motivated the emergence of these settlements influenced
land use planning according to various indicators. These included,
land use conflicts, inefficient land uses, invasion of
environment,uncoordinated land development and impediment of land
use planning allocative freedom.
The research identified aspects of unplanned settlements like,
provision of conducive environment for initiation of projects,
pressure on landowners to develop plots, kept planners on their
toes and provided a market for goods and services while providing
revenue for development.
Finally the researcher has postulated a macro and micro level
approach towards harmonization of unplanned settlements with land
use planning practical ideals. This would necessitate both a
national initiative to institute reviews and more specific and
localized, action planning for the improvement of unplanned
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