Abstract Car-free zones as pedestrianized public spaces as a result of non-motorized streets are being embraced as vital urban realms in many cities. Their functions through landscape values lead to special connections through place dependence (PD). Currently there are few studies that illuminate place-people relationships of these spaces in African context. Kigali City’s car-free zone […]

Abstract Construction site hoarding is a traditional requirement to keep sites safe and protected. In Rwanda empty plots and sites with ongoing constructions are hoarded with panels that offer images for public awareness. This study addresses the untapped latent potential of advertising national identity and heritage aspects on site hoardings to promote tourism.  Existing studies […]

Abstract Cultural art buildings are at the centre of public interest because they bear witness to the history, traditions, and values of a community. Today, many cultural art buildings in Nigeria suffer from underutilization due to lack of activities and facilities to better serve the public. The idea of integrating creative spaces in the design […]