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
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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.
