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The Kshs 200Billion Tatu City in Ruiru

Tatu City is a mixed-use environment that will be home to 62 000 residents who will live, work and play within this community and it will host 23 000 visitors every single day. Background Nairobi, the largest multicultural city in Kenya, has a population of over three million people. It lies between Kampala and Mombasa, … Continue reading »

Austin-Smith : Lord Vision for Nairobi 2030

In January 2010, a UK-based firm, Austin-Smith:Lord,  together with its Kenyan partners Saad Yahya & Associates and engineering firm Mott Macdonald were shortlisted along with 5 others to develop a concept for the Nairobi 2030 Metropolitan Spatial Plan. Consulting Engineering Services from India Ltd. were the eventual winners. There are 4 regions that compromise the … Continue reading »

Southern Sudan treading some Crazy Grounds in Urban Design

Sudan has unveiled plans to redesign a number of its cities into the shape of animals. The southern capital of Juba – reportedly one of the fastest growing cities in the world, is to be relocated and restructured into the shape of a rhinoceros, with the city’s regional president taking up office in the ‘beast’s … Continue reading »

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