The Hacienda, Kenya’s First Eco-City
They couldn’t have chosen a more fitting name because the development of an eco-city in Kenya’s tourism hub of Mombasa is the country’s first and probably the boldest in this part of the world.
Mimicking the beautiful haciendas of the Spanish countryside, the developers are looking to something even more spectacular - the design of the buildings will make best use of the sun, wind and rainfall to supply the energy and water needs of the residents and will also involve planting of more than 10,000 trees to complete the picture.
Works have already begun and hacendados (or hacienda owners) are buying into the prime real estate, having seen a sample house in this complex that will consist of a hospital, school, playgrounds and recreation facilities, a police station, commercial centers and office blocks, among others.
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It will be entirely powered by green and electricity will come from solar or wind sources. Wetlands will be transformed to harvest, biologically treat, and recycle runoff water for household use.
In total, 6,250 housing units will be built in a 5 year period on the 500 acre development and each would cost the equivalent of between US$35,000 and US$ 65,000, cheaper by any means than similar construction elsewhere.
Mombasa is a popular tourist resort in East Africa, and an eco-city project like the Hacienda will surely add to its already inviting profile of white beaches, wildlife and welcoming, friendly people.
Resources: Hacienda Development Holdings
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The Hacienda, Kenya’s First Eco-City - This is great news. On which part of Mombasa will the project be developed?
This is truly a wonderful idea of setting up affordable houses for the kenyan civil servant.I cant wait to lay my hands on one.thank you and be blessed abundatly…keep it up and you will go places with this kind of projects.the idea of harnessing natural resources to make life admirable is just wonderful.
This is great news and I am excited to hear that you are building the eco-city in Mombasa. I will kindly request that you buils similar houses in Kisumu and the the sub cities of nairobi like Athi River and sub-urbs of nairobi. there is a great shortage of housing in the city of nairobi. Keep it up. Rememeber to target the Middle class people even though the middle class is shrinking to poverty!
hi,
am interested to mortage a 2 bedroomed hse in msa,please advise me on what you expected or what you require and how much do i pay every month.
Dear Juliet,
EcoWorldly is an international news blog, so unfortunately we aren’t the correct people to contact for a mortgage. Regarding your question, I would contact the Hacienda developers at http://www.haciendakenya.com/ .