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The So What from BCG
BCG presents: Climate Vision 2050--The Green City in the Sun
Nov 15, 2023
2050 Nairobi is a thriving green tech and innovation hub, tackling climate challenges. The city boasts housing built from plastic waste and promotes walkability. The rise of electric motorcycles improves air quality, but public transportation still needs improvement. Nairobi is a center for tech and green startups, focusing on renewable energy and urbanization. Transformative steps include densification, the 15-minute city concept, and quality public spaces.
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- Nairobi has successfully implemented tactical urbanism interventions to improve livability and promote climate change adaptation.
- Nairobi has addressed its housing crisis through sustainable and innovative approaches, including using recycled plastic waste as building materials.
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Nairobi's Response to Climate Crisis
This podcast episode explores how Nairobi, Kenya, has addressed the challenges of climate change through sustainable housing, transportation, and agricultural initiatives. The city has made significant strides in reducing poverty and harnessing abundant renewable energy resources. Nairobi Tactical, a non-profit organization, has played a crucial role in implementing tactical urbanism interventions to improve livability and promote climate change adaptation. These interventions have included pop-up traffic calming zones, community spaces, and pedestrian and bike lanes. The city's commitment to experimentation and innovation has led to permanent adoption of many interventions, making Nairobi a green and resilient city.
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