The project involved digital mapping and the preparation of a regional and Integrated Strategic Urban Development Plans for Mtwapa town. The plan was commissioned by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and Ministry of Local Government in 2008. The plan was completed in 2010 and is a long term plan which covers a period of 20 years as from 2008-2030.
The plan had a number of outputs which includes the following:
- A Structure plan: Mtwapa town
- 14 Action areas Plans
- Strategy plans namely, comprehensive transport strategy, economic investment strategy, settlement upgrading strategy and municipal financing/revenue enhancing strategy
- 11 no. Planning policies i.e. policy on outdoor advertising, parking policy, policy on change and extension of use, Education planning policy, policy on comprehensive developments, landscaping and greening policy and policy on petroleum outlets
- A Digital Topo-cadastral plan