Nairobi | Upper Hill & Community Centre District | Photo Gallery | Projects and Constructions - Page 18

Kisumu Ndogo · September 17th, 2011, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by èđđeůx

why are so many buildings gated?

It's more of an inherited colonial urban-cultural practice coupled by Kenya's own version of institutionalised capitalism than anything else. But in the suburbs the security factor and individualised space claim comes to play.

Coca-Cola EA Upper Hill NBO nation.co.ke.

samounde · September 17th, 2011, 09:24 AM

I like the idea of gated buildings. It's mostly about security coz even some buildings in town are gated like KICC and Times Tower to control access

èđđeůx · September 18th, 2011, 06:09 PM

they aren't bad when it's something KICC are gated, etc. But when you have many regular homes and businesses gated inside the city then it becomes a problem. Gives the impression of high crime rates.

Kenguy · September 19th, 2011, 10:11 PM

Noticed another building coming up behind the Crowne Plaza hotel. Its not tall but has some interesting design (a series of triangles covering a rectangular low rise building). I don't have any pics at the moment though for this project.

***SE9*** · September 21st, 2011, 02:14 PM

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http://www.flickr.com/photos/yusufkibaya/6168502387/

***lady gaga*** · September 21st, 2011, 02:36 PM

Wow superp photo SE9

Kenguy · September 21st, 2011, 08:05 PM

Most likely taken from the Equity bank HQ. If you look at the far right corner at the bottom of the pic, you will notice a green fence. That's the site for the new KCB tower U/C across the road.

Good news, all those small roads will be history by next year. They are currently recarpeting and expanding the roads there.

Amboseli Daima · September 21st, 2011, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Kenguy

Most likely taken from the Equity bank HQ. If you look at the far right corner at the bottom of the pic, you will notice a green fence. That's the site for the new KCB tower U/C across the road.

Good news, all those small roads will be history by next year. They are currently recarpeting and expanding the roads there.

Thats good news indeed.Considering the jams and future growth in traffic as well as new towers in the area i hope the roads will at least be 3 by 3s.

Kenguy · September 21st, 2011, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Amboseli Daima

Thats good news indeed.Considering the jams and future growth in traffic as well as new towers in the area i hope the roads will at least be 3 by 3s.

I don't think they will be 3 by 3's. They are still going to be the same old two way streets but wider and with proper pavements.

Traffic jams in the Upperhill area are usually on or around Ngong road and not on the smaller roads within Upperhill itself.

abckris · September 21st, 2011, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Kenguy

I don't think they will be 3 by 3's. They are still going to be the same old two way streets but wider and with proper pavements.

Traffic jams in the Upperhill area are usually on or around Ngong road and not on the smaller roads within Upperhill itself.

They should build wide roads, not the usual two way streets all over which cause lots of jams and end up wasting people time. Let them build wide 3 lanes roads or at least dual lanes both sides, pavements and bicycle paths. If they cannot dream big the feel good attitude among the investors will also wane and make them not be motivated to invest in infrastructure in the area like in bug and better buildings. The feel good attitude is what drives many business =es and is a huge part of expenditure decisions. If the govt is doing it private sector will want to follow suit!! All related!!

Statiq · October 5th, 2011, 08:42 AM

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Kenguy · October 5th, 2011, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Statiq

image hosted on flickr

Love this pic. Thanx Statiq.

I'm guessing you took it from the funny Diamond shaped building.

Statiq · October 6th, 2011, 08:16 AM

Thanx kenguy, I'm not the one who took the photos but yeah, they were taken from the building

mwanamwiwa · November 7th, 2011, 11:26 PM

èđđeůx · November 8th, 2011, 06:22 AM

Is Upper Hill pedestrian-friendly like the CBD?

ernestombayo7 · November 8th, 2011, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by èđđeůx

Is Upper Hill pedestrian-friendly like the CBD?

just a few streets.Hopefully the government is working on making all of the roads pedestrian friendly.

Kenguy · November 9th, 2011, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by ernestombayo7

just a few streets.Hopefully the government is working on making all of the roads pedestrian friendly.

The streets are currently being redone. When complete, I'm guessing early 2013, all of Upperhill should be pedestrian friendly.

èđđeůx · November 9th, 2011, 11:06 PM

Kenguy · November 28th, 2011, 10:26 AM

Previously posted by Chui in the Nairobi gallery.

Kenguy · November 28th, 2011, 10:31 AM

Pic 2.

September 18th, 2011, 06:09 PM	#343
èđđeůx DrEameR Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 14,819 Likes (Received): 336	they aren't bad when it's something KICC are gated, etc. But when you have many regular homes and businesses gated inside the city then it becomes a problem. Gives the impression of high crime rates. __________________ Èddeůx »» * -- ☀ M I A M I: Fun in the Sun ☀ // American Cities

September 19th, 2011, 10:11 PM	#344
Kenguy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: East Africa. Posts: 7,507 Likes (Received): 46	Noticed another building coming up behind the Crowne Plaza hotel. Its not tall but has some interesting design (a series of triangles covering a rectangular low rise building). I don't have any pics at the moment though for this project. __________________ The African Renaissance.

September 21st, 2011, 02:14 PM	#345
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September 21st, 2011, 02:36 PM	#346
*lady gaga* ๏̯๏ Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Dammam(current)\|Khartoum Posts: 13,498 Likes (Received): 85	Wow superp photo SE9 __________________ Briefly I'm someone who have weird ideas, just wanna be successful in my society. Sudanese Forum in here...... :D

September 21st, 2011, 08:05 PM	#347
Kenguy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: East Africa. Posts: 7,507 Likes (Received): 46	Most likely taken from the Equity bank HQ. If you look at the far right corner at the bottom of the pic, you will notice a green fence. That's the site for the new KCB tower U/C across the road. Good news, all those small roads will be history by next year. They are currently recarpeting and expanding the roads there. __________________ The African Renaissance.

September 17th, 2011, 09:24 AM	#342
samounde Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Nairobi Posts: 206 Likes (Received): 8	I like the idea of gated buildings. It's mostly about security coz even some buildings in town are gated like KICC and Times Tower to control access

October 5th, 2011, 08:42 AM	#351
Statiq Statiq Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 204 Likes (Received): 23	image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr

October 6th, 2011, 08:16 AM	#353
Statiq Statiq Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 204 Likes (Received): 23	Thanx kenguy, I'm not the one who took the photos but yeah, they were taken from the building

November 7th, 2011, 11:26 PM	#354
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November 8th, 2011, 06:22 AM	#355
èđđeůx DrEameR Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 14,819 Likes (Received): 336	Is Upper Hill pedestrian-friendly like the CBD? __________________ Èddeůx »» * -- ☀ M I A M I: Fun in the Sun ☀ // American Cities

November 9th, 2011, 11:06 PM	#358
èđđeůx DrEameR Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 14,819 Likes (Received): 336	__________________ Èddeůx »» * -- ☀ M I A M I: Fun in the Sun ☀ // American Cities

November 28th, 2011, 10:26 AM	#359
Kenguy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: East Africa. Posts: 7,507 Likes (Received): 46	Previously posted by Chui in the Nairobi gallery. __________________ The African Renaissance.

November 28th, 2011, 10:31 AM	#360
Kenguy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: East Africa. Posts: 7,507 Likes (Received): 46	Pic 2. __________________ The African Renaissance.

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