This document summarizes a field study of the Kikoni area located between Makerere University and the Kikoni community in Kampala, Uganda. The study aims to enhance comfort, functionality, and efficiency in the area by assessing noise pollution, energy sources, and proposing planning interventions. Key findings include high noise levels from roads and economic activities. The area exclusively uses hydroelectricity which is expensive and unreliable. Proposed interventions include using sound absorbing materials, limiting vehicle access, and promoting solar energy to power street lights and buildings. The study also outlines challenges in implementing projects due to complex land ownership.

1. INTRODUCTION
This has been the trend in the area till the
present day that why it is the most
dominant land use of the area plus the
small scale support facilities such as
commercial activities like retail shops,
restaurants among other land uses
The area is located in Kampala city,
Kawempe division. It’s between the
western part of Makerere University and
then eastern part of kikoni community.
 This has influenced the development of kikoni area
into a residential neighborhood to provide
accommodation for university students
Following the establishment of Makerere
University in 1992, there was allocation of
various land uses and this influenced the
allocation of the staff quarters and
institutional use specifically for technology
related studies.

2. AIM OF FIELD STUDY
TO ENHANCE COMFORT, FUNCTIONALITY AND EFFICIENCY IN THE AREA.
OBJECTIVES
 To establish sources and state of noise pollution and
energy in the area.
 To enhance the usage of renewable resources.
 To establish environment impact assessment of the area.

3. PERCENTAGES OF NOISE IN THE SITE
On site, Kimera Road and Sir Apollo Kagwa
Road are the main contributors of noise the
area, Followed by Economic Activities like
Retail Shops, Local Pubs
The figure below represents the noise
sources onsite in respect to the Decibel
scale. As represented below:
70%
25%
5%
KIKONI ROAD
ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES
RESDENTIALS

4. NOISE
It refers to unwanted sound particularly
loud ones that disturbs people or make it
difficult to hear wanted sound
AFFECTED COMMUNITES
 HOSTEL RESIDENTS
 ROAD USERS
 COMMERCIALS
SOURCES OF NOISE IN THE SITE
COMMERCIAL PREMISES
RELIGEOUS VENUES AUTO MOBILES

5. SWOT ANALYSIS OF THE SITE
STRENGHT
1. Availability of temporary
structures which call for limited
compensation
WEAKNESSES
1. Weak enforcement of planning and
building laws
2. Inorganic development leading to
informality
3. Community perception on the
affordability and usage of
renewable source of energy
OPPORTUNITIES
1. Existence of undeveloped land
2. Presence of different land uses which
allow the integration of solar and
hydro electricity
3. Presence of abundant sunshine
which helps us to integrate the usage
for renewable source with hydro
electricity in the area
4. Presence of institution in the area
which eases sensitization of
development projects and the
importance of solar as well as
dangers of noise
THREATS
1. Land tenure that might limit developmental projects.

6. ENERGY USAGE ON SITE
In relation to energy, the area
entirely use only hydroelectricity
power UMEME as a common
name to the locals.
The use of renewable energy is not
effective in the country and in the study area
too. This is attributed to ignorance of its
relevancy by the residents
Much as UMEME is the
dominant energy source in the
area, it’s associated with many
issues which include load
shedding without notice, the
monthly costs which makes it very
expensive and to a greater extent
solar seemed to be a better option
than hydro.

7. PROPOSED PLANNING INTERVENTION ON SITE
Use of solid absorbing materials to
reduce noise and a glass perimeter
wall so as to enhance vision on the sir
Apollo Kaggwa road.
CROSS SECTION OF THE ROADS IN THE SITE

8. Contn..
Limiting cars that use Sir Apollo road
during peak hours. cars having
number plates from UAA to UAL
should not use the road during peak
hours since their engines produce a
lot of noise and vibration
USING SOLAR STREET LIGHTS

9. RESIDENTIAL LAND USE
 Existing permanent structures shall be renovated while the Semi-permanent and temporary
will be redeveloped
 All residential structure in the area shall have a perimeter wall to ensure that the provision
of private and shared outdoor space does not compromise the sound privacy requirements
of the neighboring units and also use of acoustic materials in the rooms, so as to control
noise
 Also structures within the site shall enhance soft scaping since it improves on the
appearance of the environment.

10. Contn..
For the permanent structures such as hostels that are already
existing we shall apply retrofit options so as to manage air
borne noise using the following mechanism
 Hang heavy curtains over glass walls or metal doors and
windows
 Increase effective height of solid railing
 Apply sound absorption materials to the underside of
balcony above and inside solid railing

11. New developments in the site should be designed according to
the source of noise that is to say the courtyard should never face
the source of noise

12. INSTITUTION LAND USE
 The nursery school has been abolished due to the safety
of children since this nursery school is near a busy road
and in commercials which is not safe for children and
according to the physical planning standards, all nursery
schools should be within residential for proper safety
 Also the temporary born again church has been
removed since it produces a lot of noise and for the
permanent church shall be integrated with massing and
spacing
EXISTING SITUATION
PROPOSALS

13.  BUILDING CONSIDERATIONS IN THESE LAND USES.
Windows
 location of windows on quite side of the site, increasing on size of windows in respect to
our proposed blocks, using heavier glass and larger air spaces between sheets of glass, of
the window is to remain open, there shall be usage of screen to shield the opening form
noise source.
Doors
 using of solid wood shall be encouraged, providing air tight seals along top, bottom and
sides, adding a second door separated by an air space.
vents and holes
 There shall be location of ventilation openings on quite side of house
 For the walls, increasing of mass light weight constructions with additional heavy exterior
materials, like cement

14. PROPOSED RECREATIONAL AREA
We are utilizing the rooftop effectively by proposing
for a recreational space.
This is derived for the fact that we have limited land
so as to gazette a recreational area and that we have an
opportunity of the rooftop that is not thought of to be
used by many designers
We also noticed that these are great contributors to
outdoor noise pollution so noise produced by these
area shall be absorbed and the other reflected to the
upper space.

15. SOLAR ENERGY
 we are looking at solar in terms of artificial and natural
lighting.
 Natural lighting informs us how to orient buildings to
enhance comfort to users.
WHY SOLAR ENERGY
 Its Clean Energy, so we able to reduce carbon footprint and
slowing down the global warming
It has Sustain Energy resource as long as sun still shine

Its Save Money for electrical bills as well as increasing
neighborhood value.

16. GENERAL CHALLENGES FACED WHILE IN THE ORGANIZATION OF SITE
 Complex land tenure system for development since the land in the project area
is owned by individual land lords
 Increased number of vehicles, motor cycles which access the area hence
greatly contributing to high levels of noise in the area.
 Existence of permanent buildings like hostels (Kann, baskon) to effectively
implement the project since they will affect the layout of the model unlike
when there are temporary

17. PROPOSED BI- LAWS
 Any developer in the process of renovation and reconstruction or
redevelopment shall pay serious attention to interior and exterior
designs of the developments to reduce noise produced at all levels.
 Only vehicles with specific number plates shall be allowed to use Sir
Apollo Kaggwa road during peak hours.
 Any client, student, or resident shall be subject to production of
specific amount of noise to the surrounding environment.
 Sensitization of people on the effectiveness of solar.