ABS211 -0624/2017 86 EMBRACING OUR LIFESTYLE. CHAPTER 5: CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS.ABS211 -0624/2017 87 EMBRACING OUR LIFESTYLE. INTRODUCTION.
This chapter contains a summary on the major areas covered in this research through provi ding recommendations derived from the findings as discussed in the previous chapters. CONCLUSIONS ON SPATIAL ELEMENTS IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT. PART AREAS FINDINGS 1 Access – The access should be wide enough to cater for both vehicular and human traffic . -A separate and secure access should be provided for human traffic separate from vehicular traffic. – Other non -motorised transportation should be put into consideration as well.
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These are: motorcycles and bicycles. 2 Path and walkways -Paths to be a ccommodating for both commuters and hawking activities. -Provision of ample shading elements for protection from weather elements. 3 Circulation -Networked form of circulation, caters for all commuter needs to get to different destinations.
-Paths provid ed should be free flowing free from obstacles. 4 Orientation principle -The form of orientation is dependent on the site selected and functions. Through the case studies done display more of a linear form orientation.
5 Lighting -The need of both natur al and artificial lighting is necessary due to nigh time operations.ABS211 -0624/2017 88 EMBRACING OUR LIFESTYLE. 6 Amenities and services -Provision of necessary services such as: proper waste disposal strategies, clean water services, electricity, adequate sanitation areas and maintenance servic es to foresee operations. 7 Material and texture -The use of smooth textures in indoor areas and medium to rough textures in outdoor areas. 8 Sensory – Being an open public space, the area is expected to be noisy with all the vehicular and human traffic . The issue of noise and noise control applies in all three cases studies. 9 Color -Multi color use is present in all studies.
The use of warm colors to advertise businesses and brands. 10 Signs and images -The need for proper sighs with transportation schedules and routes within the terminus. -Sign provision for hawker stalls to create identityABS211 -0624/2017 89 EMBRACING OUR LIFESTYLE. CONCLUSIONS ON INTERGRATING INFORMAL (HAWKING) BUSINESSES. ? The possibility of integrating informal businesses is possible with strict regulations an d management system as in Singapore as it is lucrative business for Kenya’s economy and employment giver for the low earning society. ? The need to register all hawkers and provide licencing is necessary to know the numbers Nairobi is dealing with in order t o plan for allocation of business spaces.
? The acceptance of Nairobi residence reliance on the informal business for their convenience. RECOMMENDATIONS ON HAWKING WITHN THE TERMINUS. ? Provision of ample space for informal businesses to operate within the t erminus without interfering with other operations. ? Sign provision for hawker stalls to create identity for permanent structured businesses. ? Provision of necessary services and organisational groups and associations making it easier pass on formal communica tion between authorities and the business men.
AREA FOR FURTHER STUDY. This research was based on integration of informal businesses within transit terminus. During my study it came to my attentio n that informal businesses are present in most if not all pares o the urban centre and also in residential areas. This gives room from for further study in this field. This study also dealt with relationship between informal businesses and commuter experience. There is also need to study the relationship between formal and informal businesses in relation to a transit terminus.
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2: APENDIX. 6.2.1: SAMPLE OBSERVATIONAL CHECKLIST OF THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT. Name Location Transport Further descriptionABS211 -0624/2017 95 EMBRACING OUR LIFESTYLE. ELEMENTS IN CIRCULATION SPACES .
A. BUILT ELEMENTS . SPACE WIDTH NUMBER VOLUME COLOR MATERIAL AND TEXTURE FUNCTION AND ACTIVITY. ACCESS Floor – Walls – Roof – PATHS Floor – Walls – Roof – OPENNINGS WAITING AREA ( BUS SHADES) Floor – Walls – Roof – RECREATIONA L SPACES (SOFT SCAPES)ABS211 -0624/2017 96 EMBRACING OUR LIFESTYLE. B. SPATIAL ARTICULATION . AREA OF DESCTIPTION TPYE DESCRIPTION (USER EXPERIENCE) PATH CONFIGURATION TRAFFIC FLOW BUS TERMINAL MARKET SIGNS, SIMBOLS AND IMAGES BUS TERMINAL MARKET LIGHTING 1-Natur al day lighting 2-Street lighting 3-Flood lights 4-Artificial indoor lighting BUS TERMINAL AREA.
MARKET AREA.ABS211 -0624/2017 97 EMBRACING OUR LIFESTYLE. AREA OF DESCTIPTION TYPE DESCRIPTION (USER EXPERIENCE) SMELL SPACE SMELL SOUND SPACE SOURCE MEASUREABS211 -0624/2017 98 EMBRACING OUR LIFESTYLE. D.
SKETCHES TO BE MADE: 1. SOLIDS AN D VOIDS. 2. FORM.ABS211 -0624/2017 99 EMBRACING OUR LIFESTYLE. 6.2.
2: SAMPLE QUESTIONAIRE TO THE RESPONDENTS. A. RESPONDENTS DETAILS.
1. Male Female 2. What means of transport do yo u use in Nairobi? a. Public Private Non -motorised transport 3. How long do you wait for the bus or matatu at the stage 0-10 minutes 10 – 30 minutes over 30 minutes B. CIRCULATION SPACES IN A TRANSI T TERMINUS.
Use the photographs provided in the album to answer this section . The photographs be low show different spatial concepts of circulation spaces in a transit terminus, tick (?) the number that best fits your desc ription of each picture in the scale provided. Example Picture 1 (C -01): Negative Extremely Very Slightly Neutral Slightly Very Extremely Positive Boring 1 ? 2 3 4 5 6 7 Exciting Repulsive 1 2 ? 3 4 5 6 7 Welcoming Tense 1 2 ? 3 4 5 6 7 Relaxed Uncomf ortable 1 2 3 4 ? 5 6 7 comfortable Limited 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 SpaciousABS211 -0624/2017 100 EMBRACING OUR LIFESTYLE. PHOTO ALBUM.
C- 01 Negative Extremely Slightly Neutral Slightly Extremely Positive Boring 1 2 3 4 5 Exciting C- 02 Negative Extremely Slightly Neutral Slightly Extremely Positive Boring 1 2 3 4 5 Exciting C- 03 Negative Extremely Slightly Neutral Slightly Extremely Positive Boring 1 2 3 4 5 ExcitingABS211 -0624/2017 101 EMBRACING OUR LIFESTYLE. T -01 Neg ative Extremely Slightly Neutral Slightly Extremely Positive Slippery 1 2 3 4 5 Non slip Preferred indoor Preferred outdoor T- 02 Negative Extremely Slightly Neutral Slightly Extremely Positive Slippery 1 2 3 4 5 Non slip Preferred indoor Preferred outdoor T- 03 Negative Extremely Slightly Neutral Slightly Extremely Positive Slippery 1 2 3 4 5 Non slip Preferred indoor Preferred outdoor ABS211 -0624/2017 102 EMBRACING OUR LIFESTYLE. O- 01 Negative Extremely Slightly Neutral Slightly Extremely Positive Congested 1 2 3 4 5 Flowing Isolated 1 2 3 4 5 Occupied O- 02 Negative Extremely Slightly Neutral Slightly Extremely Positive Congested 1 2 3 4 5 Flowing Isolated 1 2 3 4 5 Occupied O- 03 Negative Extremely Slightly Neutral Slightly Extremely Positive Congested 1 2 3 4 5 Flowing Isolated 1 2 3 4 5 OccupiedABS211 -0624/2017 103 EMBRACING OUR LIFESTYLE. L- 01 Negative Extremely Slightly Neutral Slightly Extremely Positive Dark 1 2 3 4 5 Bright L -02 Negative Extremely Slightly Neutral Slightly Extremely Positive Dark 1 2 3 4 5 BrightABS211 -0624/2017 104 EMBRACING OUR LIFESTYLE. P- 01 Negative Extremely Slightly Neutral Slightly Extremely Positive Boring 1 2 3 4 5 Interestin g P- 02 Negative Extremely Slightly Neutral Slightly Extremely Positive Boring 1 2 3 4 5 Interestin gABS211 -0624/2017 105 EMBRACING OUR LIFESTYLE. F- 01 Negative Extremely Slightly Neutral Slightly Extremely Po sitive Confusing 1 2 3 4 5 Direct F- 02 Negative Extremely Slightly Neutral Slightly Extremely Positive Confusing 1 2 3 4 5 Direct F- 03 Negative Extremely Slightly Neutral Slightly Extremely Positive Confusing 1 2 3 4 5 DirectABS211 -0624/2017 106 EMBRACING OUR LIFESTYLE.
I-01 Negativ e Extremel y Slightl y Neutra l Slightl y Extremel y Positiv e 1 2 3 4 5 I-02 Negativ e Extremel y Slightl y Neutra l Slightl y Extremel y Positiv e 1 2 3 4 5 I-03 Negativ e Extremel y Slightl y Neutra l Slightl y Extr emely Positiv e 1 2 3 4 5ABS211 -0624/2017 107 EMBRACING OUR LIFESTYLE. DESCRIPTION OF THE PHOTOS USED IN THE QUESTIONNAIRE. PHOTOGRAPH DESCRIPTION ELEMENT TESTED C- 01 Circulation space neutral color Perception of different color quality in spaces. C- 02 Circulation space cool color Perception of different color quality in spaces. C- 03 Circulation space warm color Perception of different color quality in spaces. T- 01 Texture smooth Perception of different surface textures.
T- 02 Texture medium Perception of different surface textures. T- 03 Texture rough Perception of different surf ace textures. O- 01 Street orientation Perception of different space orientations. O- 02 Street orientation Perception of different space orientations. O- 03 Street orientation Perception of different space orientations. F- 01 Path configuration grid system Perception of path configuration of circulation spaces. F- 02 Path configuration straight line Perception of path configuration of circulation spaces.
F- 03 Path configuration spiral Perception of path configuration of circulation spaces. L- 01 White lighting Perception of light color in outdoor spaces. L- 02 Orange lighting Perception of light color in outdoor spaces. P-01 Circular patterned lighting Perception of light patterns on surfaces. P-02 Linear patterned lighting Perception of light p atterns on surfaces.
I-01 Indoor space Perception of the overall space. I-02 Semi indoor space Perception of the overall space. I-03 Outdoor space Perception of the overall space.
