Rwanda’s pilot towards green urbanisation

How a sustainable and affordable neighbourhood becomes a game changer for Rwanda’s capital Kigali

A Unique Initiative - The first of its kind in Africa

The Green City Kigali is a groundbreaking initiative addressing environmental and urban challenges through innovative models of green urbanisation. As cities expand, Rwanda is seizing the opportunity to shape sustainable urban development, ensuring better living conditions without deepening inequality or harming the environment. By combining affordable housing with green technologies, resource efficiency, and inclusive design, the Green City Kigali initiative aims to set a new standard and serve as a model for cities across Africa.

Who We Are The Master plan

What We Do

We Are on an Exciting Mission

Creating a model community on Kinyinya Hill, Kigali, with affordable homes that balance social and economic urban benefits and minimal ecological impact.
Initiating a paradigm shift towards green urbanization and making a difference by providing answers to one of Africa’s biggest challenges of tomorrow.
Setting standards for green housing solutions and sustainable urban development in Rwanda and Africa.
Designing an urban space that promotes social cohesion, equality, and inclusion and provides much-needed affordable housing for lower-income groups.

The Why

The Key Facts and Figures

A 600-ha site project targeting carbon neutrality by 2050.
38% of trips by foot or bike, 40% by public transport.
EDGE green buildings to reduce water use by 20% and energy use by 40%
Over 51,500 jobs to be created to support livelihoods.
A 70-ha Eco Park to be created preserving urban biodiversity.

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Making a difference by linking affordable homes with climate-resilient and green technologies

Overview

The Green City Kigali is a pioneering concept responding to emerging global issues. Africa’s cities are rapidly growing. The United Nations expect the continent’s population to double by 2050, most of which will be concentrated in urban areas. Addressing this tendency is both a challenge and an opportunity as many move to the city in the hope of finding employment and better living conditions. It is key that these trends do not lead to further growing inequalities, poverty and environmental degradation.

The Government of Rwanda is committed to global goals and dedicated to set standards for sustainable urban development. Taking a holistic approach to integrate green building and design, efficient and renewable energy, recycling and inclusive living, the Green City Kigali will become a blueprint for other cities, for the region, for the continent.

The planned neighbourhood will be the first Green City in Africa. A place of sustainable, affordable, green and inclusive urban living. A place full of life.

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Rwanda’s pilot towards green urbanisation

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