kigali city master plan: case study kicukiro district

01/05/2023

KIGALI CITY MASTER PLANCASE

STUDY:KICUKIROBy Mr. Jean De Dieu

HABAKWIZERAGroup V- Urban & Regional Planning

01/05/2023 Group V- Urban&Regional Planning

An overview of Master PlanMaster Plan refers , To a comprehensive plan made by government or government agency to guide the Long-term physical development of a particular area.


Kigali master plan detailed in all three districts of Kigali city as Gasabo,Nyarugenge and Kicukiro


Master plan based on urban land uses:1. Commercial2. Residential3. Industries4. Social and Infrastructure facilities


Detailed Master Plan dived according to 3 DistrictsA. Gasabo: Diverse

Employment Hub and Cultural Heartland

B. Nyarugenge: Green Financial Hub and Vibrant Growth center

C. Kicukiro: Knowledge Hub and Green Gateway of Kigali


Goals for Kigali city Master Plan Classified into 6 sectors of Development: City of affordable Homes City of character, vibrant economy and Diversity City of enchanting Nature and Biodiversity City of Green Transport City of endearing character and Unique Local Identity

City of Sustainable Resource Management


Strategies of Transformation Establishing range of Employment Centres in Kigali Creating affordable and quality of living environment in Kigali

Develop Transit oriented city Manage and Improving infrastructure& Environment Preserve Urban Heritage and enhance public green


KICUKIROProgressive Knowledge Hub and Green

Gateway Of Kigali


Ten Sectors of Kicukiro District

1. Kigarama2. Gikondo3. Gatenga4. Gahanga5. Masaka6. Kanombe7. Nyarugunga8. Niboye9. Kicukiro10. Kagarama


Physical Description Of Kicukiro

Total Area:166.7 sq. km0.35 mi inhabitantsPopulation Density of 2, 095 inhabitants per sq. km


1.Subsequent detailed Plan of Kicukiro. Commercial Plan . Residential Plan . Industrial Plan . Facilities and Education Plan . Green and Blue Plan . Transportation plan . Infrastructure Plan


• Some key features of Kicukiro Master Plan:1. Lake park at Gikondo2. Rebero tourism resorts3. Kicukiro Wetland and Bio Diversity Park4. Sports hub at Gahanga5. Flower Valley all along central wetlands6. Botanic gardens in Gahanga7. Equestrian Park in Kanombe8. Golf Course resorts at Masaka


The key strategies for the 4 Planning Areas in Kicukiro District:A. Central Planning Area, comprises of six urban sectors close to the existing City Centre; Kicukiro, Gatenga, Gikondo, Niboye, Kigarama and Kagarama. Play a key role of Urban fringe.

B. South Planning Area, comprises of the Gahanga Sector. Proposed new regional Centre. new residential townships, large recreation, sports and education facilities.


The key strategies for the Four Panning areas in Kicukiro District( continue…..)C. South Central Planning Area, comprises Kanombe and Nyarugunga Sectors. Planning areas play role of Recreational Gateway because of Presence of Kanombe International Airport.

D. Eastern Planning Area, comprises Masaka Sector. Planning area comprises new growth areas along regional centre: Industrial, Research, Recreation, Innovation clusters and educational facilities.


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