In transition towards a circular future in north-east section of Nairobi river

In transition towards a circular future in north-east section of Nairobi river: An exploration of potential (re)implementation of circular resource management in Dandora, Kenya

van Maaren, Vera (TU Delft Architecture and the Built Environment)

Keeton, Rachel (mentor)
Hackauf, Ulf (graduation committee)
Leclercq, Els (graduation committee)

Delft University of Technology

Architecture, Urbanism and Building Sciences | Urbanism

2019-06-28

This graduation project addresses the problem of waste management in Nairobi, Kenya. The current inadequate waste management throughout Nairobi remains a spatial challenge as it contributes to health concerns, threatens local ecologies, and degrades public space. Analyzing waste flows, the social construct and in particular communitybased-organizations which are catalyzing local challenges to enhance community participation brings forth a set of solutions. By combining circular economy principles, the strengths of community-based-organizations and proposing schools as collection point, this study develops a roadmap towards a circular, healthy and green future. By defining a spatial program at the urban river front of the Nairobi River, as well systemic interventions this roadmap has ambition to improve the local environment and give answer to local needs.

circular design strategies
community-based-organizations
Sustainable Development Goals
Sub-Saharan Africa
waste-management Nairobi

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Student theses

master thesis

© 2019 Vera van Maaren