Ethiopia • Addis Ababa
Site analysis in Addis Ababa
An introduction to site analysis in Addis Ababa, covering planning context, common constraints, climate, terrain and transport. Use this city overview to identify what needs checking at the specific site.
Use this overview to plan your research. Verify current requirements and site-specific conditions against the relevant primary sources. Read our data sources, coverage and limits guide.
Planning regime
Addis Ababa City Structure Plan 2017-2027 + Building Proclamation 624/2009
Key constraints
- Entoto mountain ridge
- Steep eucalyptus-clad slopes
- Aviation surfaces Bole
- Riverine valleys flood-prone
Climate context
Cwb subtropical highland. 2110 hrs sunshine. 1200mm rainfall. Mild year-round at 2355m altitude.
Topography
Highland 2200-2600m AOD on Ethiopian Plateau.
Transport spine
Addis Ababa Light Rail 2 lines (first sub-Saharan), Anbessa bus, planned BRT.
Building height context
Commercial Bank of Ethiopia HQ 209m (tallest E. Africa). CMC Real Estate. Most centre 6-12 storeys.
Notable recent projects
- Sheger Park / Friendship Square
- Adwa Victory Memorial
- Addis Ababa Riverside Project
- Lebu industrial park
Questions
What planning policies apply in Addis Ababa?
Addis Ababa City Structure Plan 2017-2027 + Building Proclamation 624/2009
What are the most common site constraints in Addis Ababa?
Entoto mountain ridge. Steep eucalyptus-clad slopes. Aviation surfaces Bole. Riverine valleys flood-prone.
Can Atlasly run a site analysis in Addis Ababa?
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