| dc.description.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
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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. | |
