Learn more about this service: Urban & Regional Planning

We design the frameworks for growth that are resilient, equitable, and rooted in local identity. Our Urban & Regional Planning services transform how communities, counties, and cities manage space, infrastructure, and development—turning complex challenges into clear, actionable plans for a better tomorrow across the Horn of Africa.

We believe planning is not just about maps and regulations; it’s about envisioning futures where people thrive, economies flourish, and environments are protected.
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Shaping Sustainable & Inclusive Places

Planning for People,
Place & Progress

We provide comprehensive spatial planning, policy guidance, and strategic frameworks that guide sustainable development at every scale—from county-wide spatial plans to neighborhood upgrading projects. Our work integrates environmental sensitivity, economic opportunity, and social equity to create master plans, zoning schemes, and urban designs that are both visionary and implementable, fostering organized growth, resilient settlements, and livable cities for generations to come.

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Our Urban & Regional Planning Services

1. Spatial & Master Planning

  • County Spatial Plans: Integrated development plans guiding land use, infrastructure, and growth management
  • Urban Master Plans: City-wide frameworks for transportation, housing, green spaces, and utilities
  • Local Physical Development Plans (LPDPs): Detailed plans for towns, municipalities, and special zones
  • Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA): Environmental integration into high-level planning policies

2. Land Use Planning & Development Control

  • Zoning Regulations & By-Laws: Legally sound zoning maps and development control tools
  • Subdivision & Land Consolidation: Planning for plot rationalization, titling, and servicing
  • Development Permitting Systems: Designing streamlined approval processes for county governments
  • Urban Design Guidelines: Standards for building heights, setbacks, signage, and public space

3. Informal Settlement Upgrading

  • Situational Analysis & Enumeration: Mapping, socio-economic surveys, and tenure assessment
  • In Situ Upgrading Plans: Infrastructure improvement, tenure security, and space optimization
  • Relocation Planning (where necessary): Participatory design of new settlements with adequate services
  • Community Action Planning: Co-design of priorities with residents for phased implementation
We plan with people, not for them, ensuring plans are owned, understood, and actionable.

4. Infrastructure & Transportation Planning

  • Urban Mobility Plans: Integrated transport systems for pedestrians, cyclists, and public transit
  • Utilities & Servicing Plans: Water, sanitation, drainage, energy, and solid waste networks
  • Climate Resilient Infrastructure Planning: Flood management, green infrastructure, and risk-sensitive design
  • Public Space & Recreation Planning: Parks, plazas, playgrounds, and urban green corridors

5. Regional & Cross-Border Planning

  • Regional Economic Growth Plans: Leveraging county comparative advantages and value chains
  • Corridor Development Plans: Planning along transport and trade routes like the LAPSSET corridor
  • Cross-Border Coordination: Harmonizing planning approaches across county and national boundaries
  • Disaster Risk Reduction Planning: Incorporating climate adaptation and hazard mapping into spatial plans

Our Planning Approach: Collaborative, Context-Sensitive, Climate-Smart

🗺️ Data-Informed Visioning
Using GIS, satellite imagery, drone surveys, and census data to ground plans in reality.

🤝 Participatory & Inclusive
Engaging women, youth, elders, business owners, and marginalized groups throughout the planning process.

🌦️ Climate & Risk Integrated
Embedding flood plains, drought cycles, soil stability, and future climate projections into every plan.

📜 Policy-Implementation Link
Designing plans with clear phasing, financing strategies, and institutional roles for execution.

 

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