Project Overview
Part of our team of experts played a pivotal role in formulating the Nairobi Integrated Urban Development Master Plan (NIUPLAN), a landmark strategic framework designed to guide the evolution of Kenya's capital city through 2030. This assignment represents the definitive roadmap for Nairobi's transformation into a world-class African metropolis, integrating spatial planning with infrastructure development, environmental conservation, and economic growth. Key members of the expert team (Urban Planner and Urban Development Specialist), contributed to a multi-sectoral strategy that addresses the complexities of a rapidly growing capital. The plan serves as the primary statutory instrument for managing urban expansion, prioritising efficient land use, and harmonising the delivery of critical transport and utility networks to meet the needs of a modernising population.
Key Pillars
Comprehensive Spatial Framework
Developing a robust land-use strategy to manage Nairobi's densification and expansion, ensuring a balanced distribution of residential, commercial, and industrial zones.
Integrated Infrastructure Coordination
Aligning long-term investments in transport (including Mass Rapid Transit corridors), water supply, and waste management to support the city's projected growth through 2030.
Metropolitan Governance and Policy
Formulating the institutional and regulatory frameworks necessary to implement large-scale urban interventions across the city-county's diverse administrative zones.
Environmental and Heritage Preservation
Integrating green-space standards and heritage protection into the urban fabric to ensure the city's development remains sustainable and culturally resonant.
Investment and Economic Growth Modelling
Establishing the spatial conditions necessary to attract global and local investment, positioning Nairobi as a premier regional hub for innovation and trade.
Project Outcome
NIUPLAN remains the authoritative blueprint for Nairobi's development, providing the legal and technical basis upon which all current and future infrastructure projects in the city are anchored.