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adj \’rǝr-bǝn\RUR BANcombining the benefits of modern urban living with those of rural communities and traditional productive landscapes

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A scalable, replicable model for ‘rurban’ development that seeks to drive change from within a community outward to the regional, national, and pan-African levels; built upon community and social mechanisms to influence design and generate change

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seedsAnam City is designed to start small and grow organically as the city evolves through a series of strategically planned ‘seeds’ that will improve lives and livelihoods through the use of technology.

greenEcologically based integrated techniques including:storm and wastewater management, green infrastructure, solar energy, soil fertility, locally sourced materials, adaptation to seasonal climate patterns, reforestation, and nutritional health

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partnershipThe Chife Foundation works with local stakeholders, the Umuoba Anam Develop-ment Council, and public, private, and academic partners. The team incorporates architects, landscape architects, engineers, development planners, and health specialists from West Africa, Europe, and North America.

The project operates at the intersection of urban design and social development and weaves pre-existing successful local approaches into ecology and infrastructure.

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Anam City is a hybrid rurban model and community-initiated new town project in Eastern Nigeria designed around ecological, social and economic sustainability.

Vision

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Regulatory NetworkIn partnership with the Chife Foundation, the Anam Development Council and the Rebirth Group will ultimately review, approve and oversee the implementation of recommendations for the new Anam City. In addition, as custodians of the land, the councils will seek approval from State and Federal Authorities and create and offi cial authority to manage, operate and enforce regulations in the new city.

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ANAM REBIRTH COUNCIL

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ANAM New City is from inception a public and private partnership. Building on key historical precedents of traditional governance, there is a fl uid integration with the State and National governing structures, inter-regional economies and modern social constructs. Much of the design and planning has been and will be informed by community meetings and regional surveys. Bound by the unity of the community, this is a landmark development initiative that is driven and supported by the people who it will affect most, and whose hope is to create real change for their families and future generations.

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Anambra West Local Government

AuthorityAnambra State

Environmental Protection Board and Impact

Urban Planning Policies

Universal Building Code

State Planning Authority

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Anambra State

FederalGovernment*

National Urban Development Policy (1997)

Nigerian Land & Waterways Act

NIGERIAN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

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Federal Environmental Protection Agency Decree 86

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[*Federal Government passes planning authority to the state who passes powers to local government

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Urban & Regional Planning Law (1992)

Town Planning Authority

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A new habitat

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Sand and clay are worked by hand to create low carbon architecture at a low cost.

Productive and ecological urban approaches ensure environmental protection.

Manually produced earth bricks

Skills training and micro-enterprise

Rooftop rainwater harvesting

Water storage for brick production

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Hand-dug percolation pit for material (clay) sourcing

Machine excavated quarry for raw material (earth)

Dredger-supplied sand from Ezichi River

Sand filtration for groundwater recharge

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ECOLOGICAL STRATEGIES