CBD STRATEGY
- Transport Hubs
- Densification/ Intensification
- Market/Square expansion
- Cultural, Heritage & Tourism
- Public environment upgrade
- Safety and security
CBD ANCHORING STRUCTURE
- Urban design Principles = quality living environments
- Walkable environments
- Well connected system of streets
- Street as multi-functional place with NMT facilities
- Sustainable public transport
- Mix of Land uses and range of residential types
- Compact and dense urban fabric
- Access to supporting public facilities
- Quality public spaces ;squares and parks
- Conservation and integration of cultural and heritage assets
- Green networks integration and enhancement and protection of natural ecological systems
UPPER TERMINUS DESIGN CONCEPT
- Linear Matatu Shelters
- Boda Boda and Bicycles facilities
- Public Ablutions
- Formal / Informal Market Integration
- Mixed Use Development
- Public Space Integration
- Tree lined sidewalks
- Reactive Edge Conditions
- Natural Surveillance
- Usable Rooftops
- Public lighting and seating
CBD DESIGN CONCEPT
- Kenyatta Rd & Kimathi Way as tree lined Boulevards
- Gakere Rd as activity spine/ high street
- Expanded Matatu Termini and market squares to anchor east west movement system
- Extension of greenway through the town to form north south permutation and link to natural landscape and golf course
- Social housing development at eastern end of CBD