Konza sets aside 1,000 acres for wildlife as smart city takes shape
As infrastructure expands at Konza Technopolis, 1,000 acres have been set aside as a wildlife corridor, creating designated space for animals to continue moving through an area undergoing development. The corridor is part of the master plan for the 5,000-acre Technopolis, where roads, residential developments, educational institutions and other facilities are being established. Its inclusion […]…
As Konza Technopolis continues to expand, a wildlife corridor of 1,000 acres has been set aside to ensure the area can accommodate both urban development and wildlife movement. This decision is part of the master plan for the 5,000-acre development, which includes roads, residential areas, educational institutions and other facilities.
Brian Chage Mwaura, a quantity surveyor at the Technopolis Development Authority, explained that the allocation of land for the wildlife corridor was informed by the site's history and the presence of wildlife before development began. The corridor is located towards the end of the Technopolis, leading towards Mombasa, to provide a safe passage for animals without interference from the developing sections.
John Paul Okwiri, CEO of the Technopolis Development Authority, emphasized that the wildlife corridor is a crucial component of the city's biodiversity and environmental conservation plans. This includes the requirement for investors to retain space for landscaping and greenery within their plots, with only 60 per cent of a parcel allowed to be developed with buildings.
These measures aim to strike a balance between the infrastructure necessary for a growing urban center and the preservation of the area's natural environment.
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