The death of cities! Cities are like human beings. They have life and can live and die. Though the mortality rate of cities is quite low compared to human beings, all the same they can die if they do not reinvent themselves. Some become stunted and fail to grow. Cities take long to die but …
Have you ever wondered how the journey the water you consume in your home travels before it arrives in your taps? It can be very long. Provision of clean water is one of the greatest hurdles in cities. The larger the city, the more challenging and complicated it becomes for the water agency to distribute …
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One of the most distinguishing characteristics of a nation or a people that defines its cultural identity and sets it apart from others is the architectural designs of its buildings. For instance the Chinese architecture is so unique and distinctive that no one can mistake it with another nations’ cultural housing setting. The Roman Empire was …
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The Uganda government elevated seven municipalities to city status on 1st July 2020. The new cities are Jinja, Mabrara, Fortportal, Masaka, Mbale, Gulu, and Arua. Uganda therefore has eight cities in total including the capital city, Kampala. In the coming years, government will create eight more cities bringing the total number to sixteen. This is an …
What is Uganda Government Plan for the recently created seven new cities? Read More »
A city is a convergence place of large numbers of people. Cities are attraction centers or holding camps if you like. A city is like a home that is hosting a large number of guests. Difference is that in a city the guests stay for good while in a home, they leave when the party is …
A city is like a Home Party where guests must be taken good care of Read More »
Cities are better built when there are combined efforts of different individuals and organizations, each contributing their energy and skills in different ways but with the same focus or objective. A city built by a “clique” of a few individuals will not function for all. A city is a wholesome unit with many parts, each of which …
Design thinking is the best alternative for building smarter cities in africa Read More »
Public spaces in the urban are area that have free open access by the public to relax, enjoy and interact. It can be private or communal. It can also be a road, a beach or a green area. Public places are popular hangout places and are supposed to be vital components of a thriving city. They …
Free Open Public Spaces in kampala can be a reality Read More »