Green City Kigali
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Green City Kigali
GREEN CITY KIGALI
Partners
Rwanda Green Fund (FONERWA) German Development Cooperation implemented by KfW Development Bank Green Climate Fund (GCF)
Location
Kinyinya Sector, Kigali, Rwanda
Timeline
2018 - 2024
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Project cost
16 ha pilot: USD 86.0 M 600 ha: USD 1.45 B
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BACKGROUND Rwanda, a small country in East Africa with a population of 12 million people, will experience increased population growth and accelerated urbanization over the next thirty years, in line with the rising population figures throughout the continent. Already today, population growth and changing environmental patterns cause pressure on land, water, food and energy resources. In response to these challenges, the Government of Rwanda decided to fundamentally change the way cities are built with the ambition of setting standards for sustainable urban development and initiating a paradigm shift towards green urbanisation in Rwanda and the entire region. This commitment marks the birth of the Green City Kigali, the first green city in Africa.
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION The Green City Kigali is a new sustainable neighbourhood for low and middle-income residents being developed by the Rwanda Green Fund (FONERWA) with financial support from the German Development Cooperation through KfW Development Bank and the Green Climate Fund (GCF). The first-of-its-kind in Africa, the sustainable and affordable district will integrate green building and design, efficient and renewable energy, recycling and inclusive living as well as homegrown solutions and local construction materials. As a result, the residents of Kinyinya Hill should be able to enjoy the social and economic benefits of urbanization while minimizing ecological footprints. The 600 ha city extension is expected to serve as a model for sustainable urban development that can be replicated in Rwanda and the wider region.
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Initiate a paradigm shift towards green and sustainable urbanisation
Set standards for green housing solutions and sustainable urban development in Rwanda and Africa
Develop a model community linking affordable housing with climate change adaptation and mitigation
Design an urban space that promotes social cohesion, equality and inclusion and provides muchneeded affordable housing for lower income groups
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INTERVENTION AREAS
URBAN PLANNING
HOUSING
INFRASTRUCTURE AND BASIC SERVICES
AFFORDABILITY
CROSSCUTTING ISSUES OUTREACH
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Uganda
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Rwanda Kinyinya, Kigali
Tanzania
Burundi
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KEY FIGURES
600 HA project area
Framework for achieving ZERO-CARBON by 2050
30,000+ HOUSING UNITS
*The number refers to the entire 600 ha project area.
150,000+ DIRECT BENEFICIARIES
With the potential to create 15,000+ JOBS when fully developed
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AFFORDABILITY
Housing type Tenure
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Target income
Housing cost
% of total units
(monthly household)
Subsidised Housing
Rent
0-215 USD
Nil Rent
10%
Affordable Homes
Own
215-380 USD
Purchase at 12-17 k USD
20%
Affordable Homes
Own
380-800 USD
Purchase at 17-31 k USD
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Market villas
Own
800 + USD
Purchase at ca. 100 k USD
10%
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TIMELINE
PHASE A TOWN
K I MI HU RUR A
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Feasibility Assessment
Analysis of the current situation in Kinyinya Hill and design of sustainable and green solutions framework November 2018 until August 2019
PHASE B
B
Design Competition
Unique opportunity to develop an Urban Master Plan for the 600 ha project site by an internationally renowned architecture firm September 2019 until May 2020
PHASE C
C
Detailed Design
competition winner will develop a detailed plan for a 16 ha pilot site May 2020 until December 2021
PHASE D
D
Construction
Construction of the first 16 ha affordable housing pilot Commencement 2022
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OUTREACH
Awareness raising and community engagement
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KEZA SAVES KINYINYA, A COMICBOOK FOR CHILDREN An educational children’s book to raise national awareness for sustainable urban development and the Green City Kigali Partnership with Imagine We Rwanda, a publishing house and social enterprise
Objectives Familiarize children and youth with the topic of sustainable urban development and its relevance for Rwanda’s future growth trajectory Raise environmental awareness and promote environmentally responsible and sustainable behaviour Empower youth and mobilize children to become an ambassador for the environment
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Language: English Target Group: Children between 7 and 12 years Time frame: June 2019 - March 2020
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COMMUNITY SERVICE, A RWANDAN PRACTICE A series of local community events to provide a discussion platform and strengthen citizen participation
Objectives Inform the directly affected population about the project and encourage an open dialogue and exchange between all stakeholders Promote the active involvement of the local population and build a strong sense of community
Bring a positive impact to the communities living in Kinyinya by allowing them to concretely experience the added value and benefits derived from sustainable urban development 18
Language: Kinyarwanda Target Group: Residents living in Kinyinya Time frame: November 2019, March 2020, May 2020
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RADIO PROGRAMME, A PLATFORM FOR EXCHANGE A local radio show to obtain feedback from the population and promote ownership Partnership with Radio One 91.1 FM
Objectives Introduce Rwanda’s sustainable approach to urban development in the context of climate change and rapid urbanisation Address questions and concerns raised by the general public Give an outlook on upcoming actions and their positive impact on the livelihood of the communities in Kinyinya
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Language: Kinyarwanda Target Group: Population of Kigali Time frame: January – June 2020 (six episodes à 30 minutes)
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SUMMER SCHOOL, A COOPERATION WITH ACADEMIA A cooperation with the national university to build capacities and to foster enthusiasm for urban planning Partnership with the School of Architecture and Built Environment at the University of Rwanda
Objectives Provide students with an introduction into the broad themes and guiding principles of sustainable urban development Foster understanding how sustainable urban planning principles can be applied – learning from the GCK as an example Serve as a launching pad for promoting and improving urban planning education
Topic: Development of affordable housing typologies for the Green City Kigali Target Group: Architecture students Time frame: June - July 2019
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ELECTRIC MOBILITY IN RWANDA Providing sustainable and clean transport solutions Addendum to the Green City Kigali project
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Partners Rwanda Green Fund, FONERWA Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) German Development Cooperation, implemented by KfW Development Bank UN Environment
Location Kigali, Rwanda
Timeline April 2019 – April 2020
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BACKGROUND Rwanda’s economy is growing at a fast pace causing a rise in transport volume and a rapidly growing number of vehicles in the country. This leads to increased air pollution, congestion, and oil imports. The Government of Rwanda identified electric mobility as a potential solution to introduce clean and sustainable transport of goods and people to the country. Already today, there are a number of market actors offering electric mobility services such as electric motorcycle taxis and electric car taxis in Kigali.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION The aim of the SMART project is to facilitate a shift to electric vehicles in Rwanda through data gathering/baseline setting, technical assessments, awareness raising and policy development. The project is jointly implemented by FONERWA and the Ministry of Infrastructure (MININFRA) with the financial support from the German Development Cooperation through KfW Development Bank and UN Environment. Challenges identified by the SMART project for the introduction of electric mobility in Rwanda are the high up-front costs to purchase the vehicles, an existing market for imported old second-hand cars and barriers linked to electricity tariffs and regulations for electric mobility. At the same time market operators have displayed innovative approaches to find business models to enable access to the technology and the government is working to facilitate and stimulate the further growth of electric mobility in Rwanda.
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TIMELINE
TASK 1 Background and feasibility study (April – November 2019)
TASK 2 Policy options and implementation (April – June 2019)
TASK 3 Development of pilot project proposals (November 2019 – April 2020)
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CONTACT US Green City Kigali Project Office KBC Building KN 5 Rd Kigali, Rwanda info@greencitykigali.org www.greencitykigali.org
FONERWA Career Centre Building KG 514 Street Kigali, Rwanda info@fonerwa.org www.fonerwa.org