Fwd: [Test] Naipolitans February 2015: Jeevanjee Gardens
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Jeevanjee Gardens
Date: Friday, February 27, 2015
Time: 6.00 p.m. - 7.30 p.m.
Venue: Jeevanjee Gardens
Donated to the residents of Nairobi in 1906 by Alibhai Mullah Jeevanjee, this 5 acre recreational park is one of few green spaces gracing Nairobi City. The park has on more than one occasion been faced with extinction when the then Nairobi City Council in collaboration with development partners planned in 1991, and later in 2007, to develop it by constructing in its place a multi- storey parking lot, bus terminus, markets, theatres and shopping malls (Zarina Patel ,"revitalising" Jeevanjee's Gardens). These plans were shelved each time following objections raised by Zarina Patel (Jeevanjee's grand-daughter), the late Prof. Wangari Maathai's and the Green Belt Movement, and other activists.
The park features beautiful gardens and trees providing a welcome shade from the tropical sun. It is dotted with artistic benches, and sculptures that add to its appeal. Its location makes it an ideal picnic site for the city residents. On a typical weekday, you will find many people relaxing on the benches or lawns, or just walking around the park.
Come and learn more about the plans that the Nairobi County has for Jeevanjee Gardens, interact with park users and meet some of those who have actively been involved in saving the park.
Past Event
Placemaking: Creating Spaces for Everyone in Society
Urban enthusiasts gathered at the Alliance Française on Friday 28th November to attend a presentation on 'Placemaking.' The presentations were done by Naomi Hoogervorst of Placemakers, representatives of Nairobi City County and UN Habitat. Placemaking is best described as creating places where you want to be and never want to leave. This is done via spatial interventions including erecting benches, adding greenery, social infrastructure, wider pedestrian walkways, lighting etc. Spaces ought to be sustainable and useful. Ensuring cleanliness and safety go ahead towards ensuring continued use. Holding activities like sporting activities and artistic shows can attract corporates thus availing funds for maintenance and sustainability.Read More
About Naipolitans
We are urban professionals, residents and enthusiasts, trying to figure out how, when, where, and what we can do to make Nairobi and Kenya a better place to live. We have experiences from within and outside Kenya that show that it is possible to have livable urban spaces. We want to bring those experiences to bear on Nairobi but not sure how. Or we are sure how but need a critical mass of people with whom to think things through. The Naipolitans platform provides that neutral space necessary to host conversations about urban-shaping initiatives taking place across our city.
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