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5 Development Framework
To accompany the economic development plan, this chapter brings together climate resilient and inclusive infrastructure and planning proposals that can support economic growth, promote sustainable development across Kathwana Municipality, maximise the impact and tackle the most urgent needs to build resilience. The Development Framework proposals are organised around two key focus areas: › Eco-Industrial Park › Development Core (CBD) In addition, several proposals have been identified to address challenges across the wider area. The proposed projects have been assessed against climate vulnerability and a number of adaptation measures have been identified to ensure resilience. The climate vulnerability assessment report is appended to this report. In alignment with the UEP vision “to develop Kathwana into an Eco-City, which is driven by agricultural production and value addition, supported by robust urban services and serves as a fully-functioning Capital City for Tharaka Nithi County”, the development proposals are guided by the eco-city concept. For each focus area high level principles of ecocity development are identified that relate to the infrastructure proposals. The eco-city design principles are aligned with the more abstract SUED key principles, set out in chapter 1, but serve as a tool to guide urban development in Kathwana beyond the scope of the SUED programme.
Figure 5.1 - Focus Areas
