Visio "To Transfer Jimma City Center into a dynamic, inclusive, and eco-friendly corridor that fosters economic

onomic opportunities for a thriving

n future."
Goals Objectives Guiding Principles Strategies

Goal 1: Transfer Jimma City Center into Compact Objective 1.1: Enhance public spaces and infrastructure to - Preserve and celebrate Jimma’s cultural identity with a - Redevelop historical landmarks with architecture blending
and a Cultural and Economic Hub reflect Jimma’s cultural heritage and improve livability. balance of traditional and modern elements. cultural authenticity and modern functionality.
- Prioritize compact, walkable urban design to maximize - Create additional public squares, parks, and pedestrian-
land use efficiency. only streets to reduce vehicle dominance and enhance
- Promote economic and social vibrancy through multi- accessibility.
functional public spaces. - Introduce green urban design, such as shaded streets, tree
canopies, and climate-resilient materials.
- Beautify streets with urban furniture, public art, lighting, and
landscaping to create inviting social hubs.

Objective 1.2: Promote economic vibrancy through mixed- - Support local industries as economic drivers. - Establish Coffee Innovation Hubs for processing and tourism.
use development and cultural tourism. - Encourage multi-functional spaces. - Develop artisan zones for handmade woodworks and retail.
- Prioritize community participation. - Organize annual coffee festivals and cultural events.

Goal 2: Enhance Connectivity to Boye Eco-Lodge Objective 2.1: Create a green and accessible corridor - Promote non-motorized, eco-friendly connectivity. - Develop non-motorized pathways (cycling and pedestrian
and Surrounding Corridors connecting the city center to Boye Eco-Lodge. - Maximize physical and visual connections. trails).
- Ensure inclusivity. - Introduce eco-friendly signage and wayfinding systems.
- Design shaded pathways, bridges, and recreational nodes
along rivers.

Objective 2.2: Strengthen North-South streets for - Prioritize complete street design. - Enhance North-South streets with shaded sidewalks, cycle
sustainable mobility and multi-functional use. - Enhance urban aesthetics. lanes, and green buffers.
- Promote multi-functional public spaces. - Integrate multi-functional zones for markets and social spaces.
- Improve transit options like BRT to connect nodes.

Goal 3: Develop Green Infrastructure and Objective 3.1: Create a network of green spaces, - Promote resilience and environmental health. - Develop riverside green corridors with walkways and viewing
Environmental Sustainability connecting riverside areas to community parks. - Prioritize natural resource protection. platforms.
- Maximize green spaces for recreation. - Integrate buried drainage pipes to ensure clean water.
- Expand pocket parks, urban Agriculture, and gardens citywide.

Objective 3.2: Improve environmental resilience through - Integrate nature-based solutions. - Implement stormwater systems like bio-swales and retention
sustainable infrastructure. - Use locally adaptive materials. ponds.
- Promote climate resilience. - Use native vegetation for riverside landscaping.
- Promote permeable pavements and green roofs to manage
heat and rainwater.

Goal 4: Foster Local Economic Opportunities and Objective 4.1: Boost Jimma’s coffee heritage and artisanal - Support local economies and unique regional industries. - Develop Coffee Innovation Hubs for research, processing, and
Job Creation industries as economic drivers. - Encourage entrepreneurship and innovation. tourism.
- Align tourism with cultural assets. - Create artisan zones for woodwork workshops and exhibitions.
- Encourage PPPs to attract tourism investments.

Objective 4.2: Promote eco-tourism and sustainable - Enhance eco-tourism infrastructure. - Leverage Boye Eco-Lodge as an eco-tourism anchor.
business ventures. - Promote sustainable business ventures. - Establish eco-cafés, lodges, and recreational spaces.
- Integrate hospitality and culture. - Organize cultural and nature-based tourism activities.

Goal 5: Improve Social Inclusivity and Urban Objective 5.1: Develop inclusive spaces for recreation, - Ensure accessibility and equity. - Ensure green corridors and public spaces include accessible
Livability mobility, and public use. - Promote social interaction. facilities.
- Encourage multi-functional spaces for diverse groups. - Introduce sports complexes and community halls for social
activities.
- Promote 3 in mixed-use developments.

Summary of Key Themes and Approach

Key Themes

1. Urban Core Revitalization: Emphasizes mixed-use development, preservation of cultural heritage, and creating vibrant public spaces.

2. Green Connectivity: Focuses on riverside green corridors, sustainable drainage systems, and promoting non-motorized pathways.

3. Economic Development: Supports local industries like coffee hubs and artisan zones while boosting eco-tourism.

4. Sustainable Infrastructure: Incorporates stormwater management, green buffers, and eco-friendly urban design to mitigate environmental impact.

5. Corridor Integration: Strengthens North-South street connections and enhances access to key areas like Boye Eco-Lodge through green and functional pathways.

Summary of Goals

1. Cultural Heritage Preservation: Ensures that Jimma retains its rich cultural identity while embracing modernization.

2. Green Infrastructure Integration: Promotes ecological solutions to enhance sustainability and connectivity.

3. Economic Opportunities: Leverages local industries and tourism to drive economic growth.

4. Social Inclusivity: Prioritizes accessibility, equity, and walkable, people-centered spaces.

 5. Balanced Urban Growth: Achieves well-planned, corridor-based urban expansion.

Approach Highlights

 Land Use Efficiency: Focuses on higher-density, mixed-use zoning to maximize the potential of the city center.

 Multifunctionality: Combines public spaces with opportunities for community engagement and economic activities.

 Walkability and Sustainability: Reduces car dependency, mitigates sprawl, and enhances urban comfort through green infrastructure.

This structured framework ensures that Jimma City evolves into a thriving, sustainable, and culturally rich urban hub while balancing growth, heritage, and environmental stewardship.

Inclusiveness and the economic aspect of housing: Access to affordable housing

Dimension Key Aspects Strategies Case Studies/Examples

- Equitable access to services - Provide affordable housing with mixed-income integration.

- Vienna, Austria: Social housing integrated with diverse income groups.
Social Inclusion - Community participation - Engage communities through participatory workshops.
- Medellín, Colombia: Public libraries in underserved areas.
- Representation of marginalized groups - Ensure accessible public spaces for all.

- Equal distribution of urban amenities - Develop integrated transit systems linking low-income neighborhoods.
- Curitiba, Brazil: Integrated transit connecting informal settlements.
Spatial Inclusion - Connectivity between neighborhoods - Decentralize urban services.
- Bogotá, Colombia: Affordable transport with the TransMilenio system.
- Prevention of spatial segregation - Promote mixed-use developments.

- Access to jobs and entrepreneurship - Provide retail spaces for informal traders in urban projects.
- Ahmedabad, India: Inclusion of informal waste pickers into formal systems.
Economic Inclusion - Support for informal economies - Offer microfinance programs.
- Curitiba, Brazil: Market spaces integrated into housing developments.
- Affordable living costs - Create vocational training centers.

- Resilience to climate impacts - Build green corridors and parks in underserved areas.
- Dhaka, Bangladesh: Flood management integrated into slum upgrades.
Environmental Inclusion - Access to green infrastructure - Implement sustainable drainage and energy-efficient housing.
- Vienna, Austria: Green, energy-efficient social housing projects.
- Sustainability in resource use - Use climate-resilient designs.

- Transparent planning processes - Use participatory budgeting.

- Porto Alegre, Brazil: Participatory budgeting involving underserved groups.
Governance Inclusion - Community-driven decisions - Establish legal frameworks for affordable housing.
- Nairobi, Kenya: Community involvement in slum upgrading programs.
- Equitable policy enforcement - Monitor inclusivity metrics.

To make your local development plan inclusive for low-income groups, consider drawing on strategies and guiding principles from case studies and proven approaches. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of objectives, guiding principles,
and strategies:

Objectives

1. Economic Inclusiveness:

o Increase access to income-generating opportunities for low-income residents.

o Foster entrepreneurship and small-scale industries.

2. Social Inclusiveness:

o Ensure equitable access to public amenities and services.

o Promote affordable housing and inclusive urban design.

3. Empowerment and Participation:

o Involve low-income groups in planning and decision-making.

o Build capacity through skill development and education.

Guiding Principles

1. Equity and Accessibility:

o Ensure all urban spaces are accessible to low-income groups, with affordable services.

2. Affordability:

o Design urban services and housing with cost considerations to prevent exclusion.

3. Resilience and Sustainability:

o Integrate environmental and economic sustainability in projects to support long-term inclusiveness.

4. Community Engagement:

o Actively engage marginalized groups in participatory processes.

Strategies

Economic Inclusiveness

1. Job Creation through Local Economic Development:

o Action:

 Establish vocational training centers focusing on local industries (e.g., coffee production or artisanal crafts in Jimma).

 Set up community markets for small businesses.

 Offer microfinance programs for entrepreneurship.

2. Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs):

o Partner with private investors to build infrastructure and offer low-income residents job opportunities during construction and operations.

o Incentivize businesses to hire locally.

3. Support Informal Economies:

o Recognize and formalize informal sectors such as street vendors by providing designated vending spaces with basic utilities.

Inclusive Development Framework for Jimma City

Objectives Guiding Principles Strategies

- Job Creation through Local Economic Development:

- Establish vocational training centers focusing on local industries (e.g., coffee production, artisanal crafts).
- Create community markets for small-scale businesses.
- Offer microfinance programs for entrepreneurship.
- Ensure equitable access to income opportunities.
Economic Inclusiveness - Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs):
- Foster entrepreneurship and local industries.
- Partner with private investors to create infrastructure that generates jobs for low-income residents.
- Incentivize local hiring by businesses during construction and operations.
- Support Informal Economies:
- Recognize and formalize street vendors with designated vending spaces equipped with utilities.

- Affordable Housing Initiatives:

- Implement inclusionary zoning policies to ensure affordable housing in all developments.
- Ensure equitable access to public amenities and affordable housing. - Use subsidies or grants to encourage low-cost housing projects.
Social Inclusiveness
- Promote inclusive urban design. - Accessible Public Services:
- Ensure equitable distribution of public amenities like parks, schools, and healthcare centers.
- Develop inclusive urban spaces with universal accessibility (e.g., ramps, tactile paths).

- Participatory Urban Planning:

- Conduct workshops and focus groups to gather input from marginalized communities.
- Engage low-income groups in decision-making. - Involve residents in designing and implementing projects.
Empowerment and Participation
- Build capacity through education and skill development. - Capacity Building:
- Provide education and skill development programs tailored to local industries.
- Partner with NGOs to offer training in entrepreneurship and financial literacy.

- Green Infrastructure:
- Develop riverside green corridors with multi-functional spaces for recreation and small-scale farming.
- Promote renewable energy in housing projects to lower operational costs.
Resilience and Sustainability - Integrate long-term environmental and economic sustainability into urban projects.
- Climate Resilience:
- Implement flood management systems to protect vulnerable neighborhoods.
- Use sustainable construction materials and designs.
Housing Financing Approaches

1. Micro-Mortgages:

o What It Is: Small loans with flexible repayment terms to fund "core" housing construction or incremental expansions.

o Success Stories: Reall partners have implemented micro-mortgage systems in Africa and Asia, with repayment terms tailored to low-income groups, bridging the gap between informal microfinance and formal
banking systems

2. Cross-Subsidies:

o How It Works: High-income housing units or commercial spaces fund low-income housing within the same development.

o Case Example: Zurich’s housing initiatives use cross-subsidies and low-interest loans to support affordable housing development

3. Savings Groups and Co-Financing:

o Community Savings Models: Residents pool resources to co-finance housing construction or secure favorable loans.

o Example: In Nairobi, savings groups were critical for securing funds for incremental housing

4. Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs):

o Governments provide land or subsidies, while private developers finance and build mixed-income housing projects.

o Success Stories: PPPs have been key in developing affordable housing in cities like Medellín, Colombia, where municipal policies support inclusive urban renewal

5. Rent-to-Own Models:

o What It Is: Residents rent housing units with an option to purchase after a set period, ensuring affordability and ownership.

o Example: Mozambique’s Casa Real program has successfully used this model for affordable housing

Key Lessons for Jimma Local Development Plan

1. Empower Communities:

o Leverage community savings groups and participatory planning processes to ensure affordability and inclusiveness.

2. Ensure Tenure Security:

o Formalize land tenure for low-income groups as a foundation for accessing financing.

3. Integrate Incremental Housing:

o Develop expandable core housing units to allow gradual investment by residents.

4. Use Cross-Subsidy Models:

o Combine commercial and higher-income developments to fund affordable housing projects.

5. Leverage PPPs:

o Involve private developers and NGOs in financing and delivering housing solutions.

By adopting these models and strategies, Jimma can implement sustainable, inclusive onsite relocation projects that empower low-income groups and ensure long-term housing security. Let me know if you’d like to delve deeper into any of these
approaches!