In transition towards a circular future in north-east section of Nairobi river

An exploration of potential (re)implementation of circular resource management in Dandora, Kenya

Master thesis (2019)

Authors

V.J. van Maaren Architecture and the Built Environment

Contributors

R.E. Keeton OLD Urban Compositions (supervisor 1)
U.D. Hackauf Environmental Technology and Design - Architecture and the Built Environment (supervisor 2)
E.M. Leclercq Design & Construction Management - Architecture and the Built Environment (supervisor 2)
Faculty
Architecture and the Built Environment
Copyright: © 2019 Vera van Maaren
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Published Date

28-06-2019

Language

English

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Faculty

Architecture and the Built Environment

Abstract

This graduation project addresses the problem of waste management in Nairobi, Kenya. The current inadequate waste management throughout Nairobi remains a spatial challenge as it contributes to health concerns, threatens local ecologies, and degrades public space. Analyzing waste flows, the social construct and in particular communitybased-organizations which are catalyzing local challenges to enhance community participation brings forth a set of solutions. By combining circular economy principles, the strengths of community-based-organizations and proposing schools as collection point, this study develops a roadmap towards a circular, healthy and green future. By defining a spatial program at the urban river front of the Nairobi River, as well systemic interventions this roadmap has ambition to improve the local environment and give answer to local needs.