Kenya • Nairobi County

    Site analysis in Nairobi

    An introduction to site analysis in Nairobi, 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

    Nairobi Integrated Urban Development Master Plan + Physical and Land Use Planning Act 2019

    Key constraints

    • Nairobi National Park southern boundary
    • Nairobi River corridor
    • Aviation envelopes JKIA/Wilson
    • Black cotton soil engineering challenge

    Climate context

    Cfb subtropical highland. 2150 hrs sunshine. 870mm rainfall. Mild year-round at 1795m altitude.

    Topography

    Highland plateau 1660-1800m AOD, Ngong Hills west.

    Transport spine

    Nairobi Commuter Rail upgrading, BRT lines emerging, SGR Madaraka Express.

    Building height context

    Britam Tower 200m, Global Trade Centre 184m. Upper Hill and Westlands cluster. CBD heritage 8-15.

    Notable recent projects

    • Tatu City
    • Konza Technopolis
    • Nairobi Expressway corridor
    • Two Rivers Mall district

    Questions

    What planning policies apply in Nairobi?

    Nairobi Integrated Urban Development Master Plan + Physical and Land Use Planning Act 2019

    What are the most common site constraints in Nairobi?

    Nairobi National Park southern boundary. Nairobi River corridor. Aviation envelopes JKIA/Wilson. Black cotton soil engineering challenge.

    Can Atlasly run a site analysis in Nairobi?

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