IMPACTS OF KIGALI MASTER PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ON LIVING CONDITIONS OF URBAN DWELLERS.

Abstract

Problem statement Master plans serve as crucial tools for guiding, controlling, and managing urban growth and development in a structured manner. However, the existence of a master plan alone does not guarantee its effective implementation. For successful urban planning, a comprehensive assessment of the master plan’s implementation is essential, as failures in execution are significant obstacles to achieving planned outcomes. Despite the importance of the Kigali City Master Plan, no studies have evaluated its actual implementation or its impact on urban dwellers' living conditions. This gap in evaluation leaves uncertainty about whether the objectives of the master plan align with the current living conditions in Kigali.