Contents
Chapter one.................................................................................................................................................3
Chapter two.................................................................................................................................................4
Chapter three..............................................................................................................................................5
Chapter four................................................................................................................................................5
chapter five.................................................................................................................................................7
Chapter one
Introduction
This report consists of a comprehensive analysis on bosa kito kebele. The site is located in the
area commonly known as ferenj arada. The report is comprised of four major chapters which
closely analyze the existing conditions of the site regarding social, economic and environmental
aspects. More over the report provides a proposal for enhancing the living condition of the
residents of the site through the provision of affordable housing. The typologies which are
proposed consider the three thematic aspects analyzed in the site analysis phase to create a
properly functional living environment for residents.
Based on the above analysis we proposed values to achieve our goals in fulfilling the needs of
the residents of the site regarding the existing social, economic and environmental challenges.
By integrating the three thematic areas we came up with strategies that originated from our
scenarios.
The last phase of the project is the implementation phase which deals with the major actors
who are involved in the implementation, the housing typologies proposed along with the
estimated cost of the project and methods of financing. In addition to that this phase focuses
on the time allocation including the completion time of each stage and the time it takes to fund
the project. The other most significant stage is the spatial phasing process which is concerned
with providing temporary shelter for the relocated residents while the proposed housing is
being constructed. This is done by allocating a temporary space on the site to accommodate the
residents.
Chapter two
Site analysis and key findings
I. Social aspect
II. Economic aspect
Economic analysis and Implications
There are several small shops located along roads of the city, most of these shops have a
moderate monthly income and have been giving service for many years
There are historical commercial buildings along the road which define the character of the
site these buildings can be considered as a potential tourism sites
There are small manufacturing businesses like native wood production, bakery
There is a wide range of street business, from selling food and small goods to selling cloth
Mapping of business areas
a. Wood production
This business is a small-scale wood manufacturing.
It obtains native raw materials from Jimma and surrounding cities.
It does not export or have national or global networks Due to capital limitations.
It supplies wood products to users in the city
it has future potential for global market, if advanced to large scale
b. Agriculture and street business
The site has a wide variety of street businesses mainly associated with agricultural products
The street business owners, mainly food sellers, purchase it daily from mercato, bishishi
area
They have an average monthly income of 1000 birr
III. Environmental aspect
Chapter three
Scenario, values and design proposal strategies
I. Scenario thinking
II. Values
The following general values are the major bases for achieving the strategic goal of the project.
Developing business networks and connections of local material producers like wood
manufacturers in order to expand their scope of service as far as the global market.
Organize and optimize agricultural based street businesses.
Chapter four
Implementation strategies
A. Affordable housing typology
The proposed housing typology is a four-story building
It has the capacity to accommodate households
The housing types consist of a studio, one bedroom and two bedroom units.
The form of the compound is inspired by the concept of preserving sense of community
and closeness.
The compounds are designed considering urban agriculture.
These blocks have urban agricultural installations which are used to optimize small scale
farming for the resident’s daily consumption.
In addition to that the urban agriculture is used as a source of income generation for the
low income residents by providing the agricultural products to local markets.
B. Actors and their roles
C. Financing mechanism and cost estimation
D. Time allocation
E. Spatial phasing
conclusion
