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urban development programme for the somali region

GAROWE
first steps towards
strategic urban planning

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SPATIAL ANALYSIS
The spatial analysis helps to develop a basic spatial understanding of the town, including its main characteristics and its
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spatial analysis
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spatial analysis
density

the city, the services, and the poor Generally, it is possible to distinguish The edges of the town represent areas
three density categories, which are where current land development is still
Creating a compact city, which accommodates new expansions in the vacant space of the related to the character of the areas sparse. The densities in these areas are
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and also the period in which the very low, which presents opportunities
and infrastructure. This reduces the cost of services for the urban poor as well as for the host
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1 dispersed city consolidated settlements

new settlements
meantime, especially in the southern
part of town.
aim to create neighbourhoods with a
consolidated urban physical fabric. The
services area considered for this development
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consumption. up area are found in the centre of the purposes and a population of close to
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area. This includes some of the old 
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infrastructure that goes with it.
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rather sporadically arranged and are
opportunities. surrounded either by other structures
under construction or by plots awaiting
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THE STRATEGIC URBAN DEVELOPMENT PLAN


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URBAN SPATIAL ANALYSIS

Urban Spatial Analysis is a tool for understanding the dynamics, problems, and development opportunities of a city through its physical form.

objectives: methodology:

Ë representing with maps and drawings The information presented in the urban
the basic urban elements of the city: spatial analysis is based on:
roads, services, infrastructure, major
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productive and commercial areas, other key informers.
public facilities, etc.
Ëa desk study of the available
Ë identifying and mapping the most documents.
vulnerable and problematic areas of
the city by putting data into a spatial Ë site visits with the support of the
perspective. relevant informers.

Ë providing to all urban development


Ë the preparation of preliminary maps, to
stakeholders a simple technical base
be further detailed.
for discussion to sustain the strategic
planning process.
Ë the collection of additional visual
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combined with participatory planning,
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projects integrated into a broader city all information collected.
development plan.

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international agencies, and other public
and private development actors with a
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investments and interventions.


THE APPROACH

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and STRATEGIC PLANNING
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steps of the planning process.

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needs and demands of an urban environment,
complemented with capacity building, awareness
raising, and continuous participative discussion
among all stakeholders concerned.

To allow for the successful implementation of


planning decisions, sustainable monitoring
mechanisms have to be developed to prevent
negative outcomes and
overcome bottlenecks.


THE PROJECTS
PROVISION OF REHABILITATION of MUNICIPAL
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the most basic facilities and the municipality had already outgrown
The project provided security of tenure and appropriate houses to
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and clear tender process for the contractor of the building and, to
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facilitate this, information on the tender was made available to the
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general public. Several new rooms were added to the building and
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the entire compound was refurbished. Together with the municipal
:Lth the assistance of the local authorities, a broad participatory skills training that was also provided, the renovated building will
process was initiated to identify suitable land for resettlement, based give the newly elected councillors and the mayor a solid basis from
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the prevention of slum development. The resettlement discussion was
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housing was provided in suitable formal settlement areas, along with
CONSTRUCTION of a
sanitary and rainwater collection facilities.

The project implementation is now in its second phase, targeting


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of sustainable management structures through partnerships with
local butchers, meat vendors, and livestock traders. The project
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formal committees, ensuring representation in decision making, and
emphasizing direct involvement in slaughterhouse operations.

Through the improved organization and additional efforts in


community development and capacity building, the various groups
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with the municipality and other external partners.


THE URBAN DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME FOR THE SOMALI REGION:
ITS DONORS AND IMPLEMENTING PARTNERS

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