INTRODUCTION

The ‘Green City Kigali’ project (GCK) is an initiative, backed by the Government of Rwanda, to develop a model community in the 620ha Kinyinya Hill area of the Capital City, Kigali, to serve as a showcase for sustainable urban development. The project is intended to serve as a model for sustainable urban development, delivering a�ordable housing together with climate change adaptation and mitigation measures while establishing new standards for sustainable urban development which can be replicated elsewhere in Rwanda and beyond.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

First ideas for community projects in Kinyinya Hill-Library rehabilitation -Cultural centre upgrading-Bus stop renovation -And many more.

OUTREACH AND PARTNERSHIPS

In view of this, the Green City Kigali is collaborating with a wide range of local and international partners to enhance local capacities, raise awareness about the relevance and necessity of sustainable urban development and introduce the Green City Kigali.

CHILDREN’S BOOK

The comic book as an educational tool: Introducing the Green City Kigali, planned activities and its impact on the population in a playful, relatable and simple way. The project is real-ized in partnership with the publishing house Imagine We Rwanda.Objectives •To promote environmental education to children and foster an understand-ing of environmental issues among children and their parents•To make the general public aware of the relevance and necessity of sus-tainable urban development and in-troduce the Green City Kigali•To increase the visibility and raise public awareness of the role which the Green City Kigali is playing for Rwan-da’s green growth trajectory

UNIVERSITY COOPERATION

Collaborating with academia: Together with Rwanda’s leading university, the University of Rwanda, the Green City Kigali developed a holistic approach to strengthening education and capacity building in the urban planning sector. The activities range from the organiza-tion of a Summer school and student design competition to establishing a master’s programme in urban develop-ment and many more.Objectives •Encourage knowledge sharing and collaborative work between academia and practitioners•Provide students with a platform to showcase and demonstrate their skills and knowledge and connect with like-minded professionals •Improve the quality of teaching and learning in the area of sustainable urban development

BRANDING AND COMMUNICATIONS

The Green City Kigali engages in a broad range of creative campaigns and activities aimed at generating na-tional and international a�ention for the pioneering project in the region, in particular with a view to a�racting re-nowned architecture firms, donors and investors to take part in the com-petition and realization of the planned city extension. -Unique and compelling brand -Informative and innovative website -Strong presence in social media-Promotional film -Environmentally sustainable mer-chandising -National and international events

DESIGN OBJECTIVES

- Resilient and Climate Change Ready - Adopts a Twin Track to Urban Growth - Provides Adequate and A�ordable Housing for All- Promotes Social Cohesion, Equality and Inclusion- Promotes Sustained and Inclusive Economic Growth- Promotes Environmentally Sustainable Development

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THE PROJECT

Green City Kigali is planning a new sustainable neighbourhood for low and middle-income residents in Kinyinya Hill. First-of-its-kind in Africa, the sustainable and a�ordable district becomes a game changer for urbanization in Rwanda, the region, and the continent.There are no similar projects in the region so far, which is why awareness raising on the principles of sustainable urban development is of critical importance for the successful implementation of the Green City Kigali - and its subsequent replication in other cities.

“Green City Kigali will set new standards for sustainable urban development in Rwanda. It will serve as a catalyst for change in Kigali and beyond.”Hubert Ruzibiza, Chief Executive O�cer, Fonerwa.

THE LAYERS OF SUSTAINABLE URBANSIM ON KINYINYA HILL

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OUR APPROACH

The Development Parameters derive from a spatial planning approach to the site that involves integrating sustainable systems with placemaking. This raises the overall social economic and environmental value of the community and ultimately creates a higher quality of life for residents. Further details of sustainable systems are contained in the Feasibility Study.

The residents of Kininya Hill should be able to enjoy the social and economic benefits of urbanization while minimizing ecological footprints.

A SUSTAINABLE URBAN APPROACH FOR GCK

DESIGN PRINCIPLES- Provide A�ordable Housing for All- Help Build a Strong Sense of Community - Support the Development of a Vibrant Local Community - Be Well Connected and Pedestrian Friendly- Utilise Local Labour, Skills and Materials- Adopt Passive Design Strategies and use Natural Systems- Adopt a Smart City Concept- Provide a Catalyst for Change in Kigali and Beyond

A TOOLKIT FOR DELIVERING

SUSTAINABILITY