PART 3: THEORY AND PRACTICE

PRINCIPLES FOUND IN THE GREAT GOOD PLACE THAT ARE RELEVANT TO URBAN ANALYSIS OF BAHATI

PRINCIPLE APPLICATION IN ANALYSIS APPLICATION IN PROPOSED DESIGN

THE NEED FOR A THIRD PLACE
There is a significant lack of third places BAHATI. People Integrate spaces like taverns, eateries and coffee houses
tend to congregate in streets and open spaces to have their with open spaces.
discussions. Relocate social hall centrally to cater for alll residents
There are bars and eateries however their sizes and
services offered are not enough to cater for the general
population

Existing third places are mostly located along the major These spaces should be turned inward to better cater for
LOCATION OF THE THIRD PLACE
roads to increase income by utilizing the foot traffic residents
They will also increase security of the inner lanes

They are currently located along heshima road and nyasa

ACCESIBILITY AND ACCOMMODATION Additional third places are located within the residential area.
road.
The location is central to the entire bahati but may not be
convenient to residents living along the river

The existing third places such as eateries and bars are

LEVEL OF INFORMALITY mostly informal structures set up along roads. They might Permanent structures for the places especially within MUDS
be familiar to old residents, however they lack appeal to and local neighbourhoods
new residents

PRINCIPLE 1 : THE NEED FOR THE THIRD PLACE PROPOSED DESIGN

• The need for a third place that is not part of the working environment that allows the • Third places integrated with open spaces
residents and workers of an urban setting to, meet, discuss and unwind. • Relocate social hall centrally to cater for all residents
• The places could be used for community meetings and other business or political meetings.
• They could be used for relaxing and chilling.
• They could be used as a date spot.
• They could be used as a point of entry for new people in the society

ANALYSIS IN BAHATI

• The area existing for recreational purposes are below the required amount
• The public purposes are mainly churches and the YMCAs which cater to a specific
demographic and membership.
• Other third places located along Hemisha avenue are informal structures.
• According to namsip public purpose should be 5.6% and recreational 3.4%.

YARE TASNIM ABDIRAHMAN B02/134657/2018 URBAN DESIGN