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Tatu City, a pioneer for smart-city development in Africa
Entrance to Tatu city, image source: https://www.rendeavour.com/ Introduction Tatu City is a new privately owned mixed-use development located in Ruiru, Kiambu County, just outside North-Eastern Nairobi County. It was started by Rendeavour, Africa’s largest city builder, and launched in 2010 with major changes starting in the early 2010s. According to their official website, the city is 5,000 acres in size and accommodates homes, schools such as Crawford International Scho

Daniella Kenji
2 days ago3 min read


Important Lessons from Montreal’s implementation of the REM
Montreal is often considered to be one of the most liveable cities in Canada, but like many metropolitan cities across North America, Montreal is seeking to expand its public transportation network. One important way it tries to do so is through the construction of the Réseau express métropolitain (REM), a fully automated light electric metro. Once the project is fully completed, it is expected to transport over 160,000 passengers across the city, through 66 kilometres of tra

Mahmud Hassan
3 days ago4 min read


How New York has transformed its historical architecture into an Urban Park: The High Line, New York City
The High Line in New York City is a project that started in 1999 by Manhattan’s West Side community residents to “preserve the elevated...

Daniella Kenji
Oct 34 min read


Learning from Medellín’s remarkable transformation.
Medellín is the second-largest city in Columbia, world renowned for it’s incredibly inspiring transformation from a city riddled with...

Mahmud Hassan
Oct 34 min read


Nairobi’s Traffic Crisis: Why Expensive Quick Fixes Won't Solve it
Every day, thousands of Nairobi residents prepare themselves for hours in traffic, trapped in a system that prioritizes expensive,...
Maaria Salim
Mar 163 min read


Why we should protect the forests we have in Nairobi
Nairobi, the metropolis once famed as the “green city under the sun,” is losing its distinct colour. Decades of urbanisation and urban...

Mahmud Hassan
Mar 163 min read


Vancouver’s Cambie Corridor
Cambie Corridor design, Image Source: City of Vancouver An urban corridor is a long stretch of land that connects different parts of an...

Daniella Kenji
Feb 174 min read


Paris in Bloom: The city’s plan to become an eco-friendly landmark
Paris. A city filled with immeasurable charm and history, from its countless picturesque boulevards to its museums filled with ancient...

Mahmud Hassan
Feb 153 min read


A Differing Perspective on the Expressway
The expressway is a 27.1 km dual carriageway that opened in August 2022. Its goal is to ease traffic within Nairobi, hoping to connect...

Mahmud Hassan
Jan 274 min read


Learning from Seattle’s Overlook Walk
Seattle’s Overlook Walk, inaugurated in October 2024, is a significant urban development that reconnects downtown Seattle to its historic...

Mahmud Hassan
Jan 44 min read


The Nairobi Expressway
The Nairobi Expressway is a major infrastructure urban project in Kenya. The expressway was built to address Nairobi's intense traffic...

Adam Mensch
Jan 33 min read


Is the Line, Saudi Arabia Feasible?
The line, built within Neom, is a major developmental project proposed in 2017 in Saudi Arabia that will house 300,000 people. The...

Daniella Kenji
Jan 33 min read


An examination of California's expensive approach to enhancing connectivity
Over a decade ago the Californian High-Speed Rail Authority launched its statewide railway project yet it’s still very far from becoming...

Mahmud Hassan
Jan 23 min read


Kenya’s BRT development project, a potential transportation system, or a failed project?
Kenya's current BRT progress on Outer Ring Road. Photography; ntvkenya.co.ke Over the last decade, urbanization has rapidly increased in...

Daniella Kenji
Jan 24 min read


Barcelona’s creative approach to urbanization
Barcelona is a bustling city with over 1.62 million inhabitants. During the growth of this metropolitan city Barcelona has experienced a...

Adam Mensch
Jan 23 min read
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