Assessing Challenges and Opportunities of Integrated Management of Urban Green Space in Addis Ababa: the Case of Jemo I Condominium Site in Nifas Silk Lafto, Addis Ababa
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2024-12-01
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Addis Ababa University
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The importance of managing green spaces has to be given special consideration in rapidly
growing urban areas like Nifas Silk Lafto Sub cites. However, creating and preserving urban
green space is extremely difficult for a variety of reasons. This thesis specifically looks at the
challenges and opportunities associated with integrated management of urban green areas in
Addis Ababa, particularly in Jemo One condominiums inNifas Silk Lafto. The study used data
collected through questionnaires, interviews, and observation and analyzed it using mixed
approachesThe key finding of the study are there are several primary constraints affecting
integrated management of urban green spaces.Some of these include low awareness of the
society lack of coordination, skilled labor shortage, and budget constraints are taken as the
major challenges.Despite the challenges, the study found notable opportunities such as existing
rules and regulations, government policies and presence of different stakeholders.The study
concluded lack of qualified labor, limited availability of green space, low budget and low
priority given to green spaces, low awareness among the locals, and little coordination amongst
stakeholders as a major challenges. In order to ensure successful implementation, the study
proposes the necessity for a coherent and adequate strategy for managing green spaces. This
strategy should include an integrated approach, sufficient institutional support, money, skilled
and experienced experts, and stakeholder coordination.
Key words: Integrated management, opportunity, green space, urban green space,
condominium housing
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Integrated management, opportunity, green space, urban green space, condominium housing