Overview
Students took an active role in the design of the first public transport station and surrounding public spaces for the Kalobeyei refugee settlement. The settlement is home to refugees from seven African nations, and the new transport infrastructure aims to better integrate them with the local population of the Turkana county. During a five-day workshop, students used Minecraft to imagine and co-create the public space around the station, before taking part in the construction of the intervention. They also received training on the maintenance of the public spaces, ensuring long-term sustainability.
Location:
Kalobeyei refugee settlement, Turkana County, Kenya
Organisation:
Block by Block
Partner organisations:
UN-Habitat, UNHCR, Turkana County Government, Association for Aid and Relief Japan
Beneficiary:
Children, Caregivers
Scale of proximity:
City, Neighbourhood
Built environment component:
Public space, Transport infrastructure
Links:
https://www.blockbyblock.org/projects/kalobeyei
https://thecityateyelevel.com/app/uploads/2019/06/eBook_CAEL_Kids_Book_Design_Kidsgecomprimeerd.pdf
