Green City Kigali

Long read alert!🚨 Today is World #SustainableTransport Day! Here’s how Green City Kigali is working to make urban mobility sustainable and bring social, spatial, economic, and environmental benefits to Kinyinya residents. 🏗️ The masterplan proposes a Transit-Oriented Development approach. Homes, public spaces, and facilities will be built near public transport with easy access to walking and cycling paths for affordable, equitable travel. 🏍️ The Master Plan aims to cut trips by private cars and motorcycles from 50% to 22%, helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Instead, 40% of trips will be by high-quality public transport, and 38% will be on foot or by bike. 🛣️ A proposed Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) route system will provide fast, reliable connections between Kinyinya and the wider city. 🚶🏾 Accessible paths with gentle slopes will connect neighborhoods and the BRT, encouraging active travel. 🅿️ Car parking will be limited to one space for every six homes, with most parking located in multi-modal hubs. This will promote efficient land use by reducing the need for large roads and consolidating parking. Find out more about Green City Kigali and the vision we have for City of Kigali’s Kinyinya neighbourhood at www.greencitykigali.com. #GreenKinyinya 🚴🏾♂️ | #GreenRwanda 🇷🇼🌿 | #SustainableMobility

Inspiring the architects of tomorrow! We engaged students from the University of Rwanda’s School of Architecture & Built Environment to share insights on Green City Kigali Master Plan. This initiative prepares them to become future leaders in sustainable architecture and urban planning. #GreenKinyinya

The 29th session of the Conference of the Parties, #COP29, is underway in Baku, Azerbaijan, focusing on global climate action and financing. Here are 10 ways we are advancing sustainable urban development at the City of Kigali: 1. Green public spaces: At the City of Kigali, we are expanding parks and recreational areas, such as car-free zones and Nyandungu Eco-Park, to improve air quality, support biodiversity, and create vibrant community spaces. 2. Tree planting and urban greening: Through our #IgitiCyanjye campaign, we are committed to planting over 3 million trees in five years to reduce urban heat and enhance biodiversity across Kigali. 3. Upgrading informal settlements: We are providing essential infrastructure in informal settlements to improve residents’ quality of life and help them remain within their communities. Projects like the Agatare Project, Mpazi Rehousing Project, and ongoing initiatives in Nyagatovu and Nyabisindu are examples of this commitment. 4. Sustainable transport: At the City of Kigali, we are enhancing public transport, exploring electric vehicle options, and expanding cycling and walking paths to reduce emissions and support a sustainable transport network. 5. Affordable green housing: We are developing eco-friendly housing using sustainable materials and designs, as demonstrated in the Mpazi Rehousing Project and planned for Green City Kigali in Kinyinya. 6. Waste management and recycling: At the City of Kigali, we are implementing recycling programs and public awareness campaigns to encourage responsible waste disposal across the community. 7. Climate-resilient infrastructure: We are developing flood mitigation projects and advanced water drainage systems to protect vulnerable areas from climate impacts. 8. Water conservation: We are investing in sustainable water systems, including rainwater harvesting and wastewater recycling, to conserve water resources. 9. Renewable energy: At the City of Kigali, we are supporting solar energy projects in public spaces and low-income housing to reduce reliance on non-renewable energy sources. 10. Smart city initiatives: We are leveraging technology for smart lighting, data-driven waste collection, and efficient urban planning to improve the quality of life for our residents. #KigaliYacu #GreenRwanda #InvestInRwanda

What makes a sustainable community? 'With the scale of the climate crisis often seeming insurmountable, could homing in on the neighbourhood offer a more hopeful outlook?' 'For the Green City Kigali Project in #Rwanda by Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios, a #sustainable 16-hectare pilot site – a walkable #neighbourhood that includes a mix of #housing, #schools, #community buildings, #commercial space and #recreation areas – is being developed as a prototype for the larger #masterplan.' With thanks to FRAME Magazine for including Green City Kigali in their November magazine feature on sustainable neighbourhoods. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/endTakgY Words by Riya Patel.

What makes a neighbourhood sustainable? The Green City Kigali initiative is featured in the latest sustainability-themed issue of FRAME Magazine. The article explores how sustainable neighbourhoods can shape a greener future, emphasising key principles such as walkability, fostering a sense of community, starting with small-scale projects, and committing to long-term custodianship. 👉🏽 Read the full piece by Riya Patel to learn more: https://lnkd.in/endTakgY  #GreenKinyinya | #GreenRwanda 🇷🇼🌿 | #SustainableUrbanisation | #GreenCities

It’s #WorldCitiesDay today! This year’s theme recognises Youth leading climate & local action for cities. Green City Kigali supports this by planning spaces for youth to learn, innovate, and access jobs and skills needed for a sustainable future. #GreenKinyinya | #GreenRwanda 🇷🇼🌿 | #SustainableCities

Earlier today, Minister of Environment Dr. Valentine Uwamariya, alongside Minister of State for National Treasury Richard Tusabe, signed a US$ 28 million financing agreement with the Green Climate Fund to support the Rwanda Green City Kigali Project. This initiative aims to foster a sustainable and resilient urban environment.

A big shoutout to Green Climate Fund for this impactful facility towards implementation of the Green City Kigali with a strong emphasis on upgrading informal settlements, so that no one is left out of sustainable urban development.

Extremely exciting news. Another step towards building a green and climate resilient Rwanda, focused on economic transformation and sustainable urban settlements. #GreenKinyinya #GreenRwanda #Sustainability #ESG

Exciting news!🟢 The Green Climate Fund has approved a $28 million grant to support the Green City Kigali initiative, through the Ministry of Environment, the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning and the Rwanda Green Fund The funding will transform a 18Ha Ngaruyinka informal settlement, one of the villages on Kinyinya hill, into a sustainable community. It will focus on developing climate-resilient infrastructure and providing capacity building through on-site vocational training to help the community gain skills needed for a green transformation, enhancing resilience for both current and new residents. ▶️ Read the press release: https://lnkd.in/eksqiBB4  ℹ️ Learn more about the project: https://lnkd.in/e6nSaYvj #GreenKinyinya | #GreenRwanda 🇷🇼🌿