CONTRIBUTION OF GREEN INFRASTRUCTURES (ECO FRIENDLY PARK) CONSTRUCTION PROJECT IN KIGALI CITY MASTER PLAN IMPLEMENTATION. CASE STUDY: RWANKUBA VILLAGE/AGATEKO CELL/JALI

Abstract

The main objective of the study is to examine the contribution of green infrastructures (Eco friendly Park) construction project in Kigali city master plan implementation. Case study of Rwankuba Village/Agateko Cell/Jali sector/ Gasabo district. The specific objectives were to show the location of Eco-friendly Park in the study area, to document the process of Kigali city master plan implementation and to examine the contribution of green infrastructures (Eco-friendly Park) construction project in Kigali city master plan implementation. Researcher showed the location of Eco-friendly Park in the study area in Rwankuba Village. By doing this, researcher used to show the affected land parcels, project location, topographic map and sections of the project. According to the research findings, the process of Kigali city master plan implementation are priorities, phasing, and proposal for land resource mobilization, investment strategy and institutional set up 30% of respondents reported priorities as one of the process of master plan implementation, they said that during this step; master plan implementation is classified according to priorities stating which project comes first and then arrange them in sequence order 25% of respondents reported that phasing is step in master plan implementation whereby Master plan implementation projects are put into phases which coincide with the state phase plans 20% of respondents reported that the next step in master plan implementation is proposal for land resources mobilization whereby proposal of how land resources will be used to achieve master plan target is drafted.15% of respondents reported investment strategy, they said that in this stage. The master plan stakeholders sit together with the private sector and other investors willing to invest in the master plan projects then make the investment strategy.10% of respondents reported institutional set up where by all stakeholders are assigned role and responsibility to perform in according with master plan implementation. Kigali city master plan implementation provide green infrastructures (Eco-friendly Park) for creating a visitor attraction of international status; diversify the visitor experience in Kigali for overseas visitors and provide major opportunities for environmental education and public awareness in recreated natural habitats. In addition, Kigali city master plan implementation targeted to focus on community well-being, cultural integration, and affordability. This demonstrates the country's commitment to sustainability and a green future for Rwandans.