Figure 3.7 Potential sites to locate VCs

Circular economy and zero-waste

> Rethink the waste management system to turn plastic waste into resources, taking inspiration from the ground breaking local initiative, the Flipflopi Project; > To minimize the generation of waste by reorganizing industries in a way that one could use the waste from another, as an input into a process or as a source of energy; > Accommodate remanufacture, restore, or repair shops to prevent or reduce waste and support a circular economy; and > Ensuring resources are used efficiently.

Water management

> To promote sustainable urban water cycles by implementing rainwater collection, storm water retention and harvesting techniques and wastewater recycling; > To promote the efficient use of water resources and ensure good water quality while protecting environmental assets.

Sustainable transport

> To design an urban layout which optimises the network infrastructure, reducing vehicle movements while promoting walking and cycling and the use of electric vehicles within Mokowe; > To encourage sharing facilities resulting in a reduction of private car usage (also supporting the circular economy); and > To promote the use of smart technologies to digitise transport infrastructure allowing the exchange of information in between vehicles, drivers, passengers and transfer hubs. An example of these are streetlights capable of monitoring parking spaces as well as traffic patterns. Local and inclusive community employment to enhance the social performance by:

> Creating local jobs, and providing better working and labour conditions; > Following social performance standards in relation to social inclusion, gender equality, and community dialogue; > Providing social infrastructure to workers and community; and > Improving occupational health and safety.

Urban form

> Developing accessible neighbourhoods with a choice of public transport; > The urban design needs to focus on improving the public space network with a streetscape which promotes healthy and active lifestyles where residents and workers are encouraged to walk rather than travel by car; > Developing a community that incorporates a mix of jobs and facilities; and > Incorporating green infrastructure.

Mokowe to host the VCs

In line with the eco-city principles and given Mokowe’s strategic location, as described above, it is considered the most appropriate venue to locate the proposed agricultural and fish processing VCs and related activities.

Four potential sites have been selected for the processing activities as shown in Figure 3 7. Two options for the fish processing located near to the existing and old Mokowe jetty; and the coconut processing plant located within the preferred County Command Centre Site or the proposed Market Site in Mokowe itself. All these sites are under consideration and being assessed for utilities and developability including land ownership.

Figure 3.7 Potential sites to locate VCs

Source: Atkins analysis