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City & Settlement Planning

Creating a climate-resilient model for settlements by adopting an ecosystem-based planning approach that considers the interdependencies between the built and natural environments.

Objectives

Community Engagement Programs

Initiate engagement programs in Kisumu and Nairobi, with plans to expand to other cities, to foster collaboration and address climate change impacts through collective action and knowledge sharing.

Community Capacity Building

Empower communities to make informed planning decisions by providing the necessary knowledge, tools, and resources to address their most pressing needs effectively.

Climate-Resilient Models

Create climate-resilient settlement models using an ecosystem-based planning approach that integrates the built and natural environments for sustainable development.

Collaborative Partnerships

Actively seek collaborations with planning institutions, county departments, and academic bodies to develop and promote innovative, scalable solutions for the built environment.

A world-class organization championing community-led climate-friendly settlement planning and improvements.

Key activities

Research and Innovation

Engage in research to promote the use of eco-friendly and affordable building materials in our projects.

Training Programs

Conduct training for staff and community members on innovations in climate adaptation and planning strategies.

Fast-Tracked Implementation

Advocate for and facilitate the swift execution of community-led plans to ensure timely results.

Evidence-Driven Strategies

Utilize data and research to create effective, climate-resilient settlements and urban environments.

Community-Led Planning

Support communities in developing climate-friendly settlement plans and housing solutions through organized participation.

Impacts & outcomes

Integration of Health Equity in Planning

Settlement planing that account for interdisciplinary factors—such as access to healthcare, education, livelihoods, recreation, and clean environments—ensuring that communities thrive in a holistic, health-promoting urban ecosystem.

Urban Policy Alignment with Local Needs

Influenced urban planning policies to reflect the lived realities of slum communities, ensuring that development plans are responsive, inclusive, and actionable.

Enhanced Community Capacity for Urban Planning

Empowered communities with the knowledge, tools, and resources needed to actively participate in planning decisions, ensuring their priorities and perspectives shape urban development.

Improved Integration of Built and Natural Environments

Promoted planning approaches that balance development with environmental preservation, enhancing ecosystem health while supporting community needs.

Replication of Community-Led Best Practices

Documented and disseminated successful community-led planning models and methodologies, enabling their replication in other urban and settlement contexts.

Urban Resilience

Enhanced the ability of cities and settlements to withstand and adapt to climate-related risks through the implementation of ecosystem-based adaptation strategies.

Expanded Community Engagement in Urban Governance

Fostered deeper collaboration between communities and government stakeholders, enabling co-creation of solutions for urban planning challenges.

Improved Access to Basic Services and Infrastructure

Delivered planning solutions that improve access to essential services such as water, sanitation, and transportation, addressing critical gaps and community needs.

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