the gabion segment.
100usd.
each productive public space is built on a site formerly used for dumping. the sites are typically near the river which means the sites flood during the rainy season. in order to reclaim these waste spaces to build new amenities we must first control the flooding at the site. to do this we build simple rock and wire gabions and then fortify them with native plantings. the result is dry land, inviting landscape, and a clean canvas for creating productive public space. cooperative members are trained on gabion construction by the volunteer kenyan engineers working on the project and are subsequently hired to build the simple flood control system. the construction skills gained can of course help coop members seize future employment opportunities.
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contratulations! you are the proud donor of a little bit of flood control. your gabion segment is more than just rocks and wire, it is a key ingredient in the kibera productive public space project. by building flood control along key portions of the river in kibera the residents are able to convert current waste spaces to dry, inviting landscapes that serve as the perfect canvas for building community amenities like community toilets and gathering spaces. turns out rocks aren't so 'dumb' after all! to learn more about the project check out www.kiberapublicspace.blogspot.com
100usd.
each productive public space is built on a site formerly used for dumping. the sites are typically near the river which means the sites flood during the rainy season. in order to reclaim these waste spaces to build new amenities we must first control the flooding at the site. to do this we build simple rock and wire gabions and then fortify them with native plantings. the result is dry land, inviting landscape, and a clean canvas for creating productive public space. cooperative members are trained on gabion construction by the volunteer kenyan engineers working on the project and are subsequently hired to build the simple flood control system. the construction skills gained can of course help coop members seize future employment opportunities.
text on the back of the cut-out:
contratulations! you are the proud donor of a little bit of flood control. your gabion segment is more than just rocks and wire, it is a key ingredient in the kibera productive public space project. by building flood control along key portions of the river in kibera the residents are able to convert current waste spaces to dry, inviting landscapes that serve as the perfect canvas for building community amenities like community toilets and gathering spaces. turns out rocks aren't so 'dumb' after all! to learn more about the project check out www.kiberapublicspace.blogspot.com
the composting toilet.
200usd.
if there is one think all kibera residents agree on its that toilets are THE priority need of the settlement. currently there is 1 toilet for every 500 residents. most of these toilets charge high fees for use and drain directly into the river making them both inaccessible and environmentally damaging. the composting toilet block in each productive public space changes that. the cooperative maintenance and funding model allows the residents access to an environmentally friendly toilet without hefty usage fees. as a bonus, the organic compost produced is then used to aid the growth of all of those lovely trees and plants that come with the gabions. another gift that keeps on giving!
text on the back of the cut-out:
kibera has more churches per person than toilets. many of toilets that do exist are expensive and employ environmentally UNfriendly technology. the kibera productive public space project is pioneering a new model: the composting toilet block. a cooperative maintenance and funding model allows the residents access to an environmentally friendly toilet without hefty usage fees. as a bonus, the organic compost produced is then used to aid the growth of the trees planted around the site. it's the gift that keeps on giving. to learn more about the kibera productive public space project check out www.kiberapublicspace.blogspot.com
200usd.
if there is one think all kibera residents agree on its that toilets are THE priority need of the settlement. currently there is 1 toilet for every 500 residents. most of these toilets charge high fees for use and drain directly into the river making them both inaccessible and environmentally damaging. the composting toilet block in each productive public space changes that. the cooperative maintenance and funding model allows the residents access to an environmentally friendly toilet without hefty usage fees. as a bonus, the organic compost produced is then used to aid the growth of all of those lovely trees and plants that come with the gabions. another gift that keeps on giving!
text on the back of the cut-out:
kibera has more churches per person than toilets. many of toilets that do exist are expensive and employ environmentally UNfriendly technology. the kibera productive public space project is pioneering a new model: the composting toilet block. a cooperative maintenance and funding model allows the residents access to an environmentally friendly toilet without hefty usage fees. as a bonus, the organic compost produced is then used to aid the growth of the trees planted around the site. it's the gift that keeps on giving. to learn more about the kibera productive public space project check out www.kiberapublicspace.blogspot.com
