2014 09-12 land use plan screen presentation final
1. Phase 1: Land Use Plan Presentation
11 September 2014
Namanga - Kenya
Project no. 137166
2. Mailua Mountain - Land Use Plan Presentation
Overview
• Context + site
• The story
• Initial land use options
• Combined land use option
• Land uses
• Phasing
4. Mailua Mountain - Land Use Plan Presentation
The Vision
Creating a Resort Destination
Establishing a robust master plan for a new resort
destination and community, setting the standard for
quality residences, leisure activities and environment.
A phased destination including:
Sport
Entertainment
Residential
Retail
with
Activity/entertainment park
Water park
Golf course
Villas
Apartments
Hotel
Conference centre
Sports complex
Casino
School
Clinic
5. Mailua Mountain - Land Use Plan Presentation
Regional Site
Context
• Kenyans traditionally flock to Mombasa for vacations.With
rising flight costs and security issues, other options are
becoming attractive.The resort will offer an alternative
leisure destination for residents within easy reach of
Nairobi
• The site is well placed for easy access to Amboseli
National Park and the Tanzanian northern circuit parks
• Recently upgraded main road to Dar es Salaam and
Tanga
• Increasing demand for day out entertainment and leisure
destinations for Nairobi residents
Nottoscale
Mailua to Namanga
Mailua to Arusha
Mailua to Nairobi
Mailua to Mombasa
Mailua to Tanga
Mailua to Dar es Salaam
Nairobi to Mombasa
53km
133km
145km
571km
617km
775km
483km
49 min
2hrs
2 hrs
7.2 hrs
8.5 hrs
10.5hrs
6.2hrs
Distance Driving time
6. Mailua Mountain - Land Use Plan Presentation
Local Site
Context
• Site easily accessible from Namanga Road A104
• Close to Amboseli National Park - a world class
tourist destination (2 hr drive)
• Interesting potential development on land near
our site bringing more people to the area to use
local amenities and recreational activities
• Total land ownership - 1397.6 acres
A104
C103
Namanga
Mailua
Site access 4.5km
Site total area 1397.6 Ac
Site under
development
Border
Neighbouring plot - Titus Naikuni
indicative area
Recommended site access 5.3km
Existing Road Access
Plot Ownership
80km
Mount
Kilimanjaro
7. Mailua Mountain - Land Use Plan Presentation
Climate + Features
Site Analysis
0 50 500m250
1:10000
N
S
W E
NE
SW
NW
SE
ESE
NNW NNE
ENE
SSESSW
WSW
WNW
Flat Land
Buildable with Views
Steep with Views
Inward Views
Rocky Outcrop
High Point
View Direction
Wind Direction
Water Run-off, Ponds and Drainage
Prevailing Winds
• Sub tropical climate zone
• Prevailing winds from the NE
• Heavy rainfall in November
• Difference between seasons is
minimal
Rainfall, maximum and minimum temperatures
Temperature
Rainfall
9. Mailua Mountain - Land Use Plan Presentation
Hierarchy
The Story
• Higher elevation areas capture breezes and
command better views
• Elevated areas more desirable for high value
residential areas
• Flat and low level areas without good
outward views better for low value
residential and camping
Residential Value Diagram
High value residential
IncreasedViews
Medium value residential
Low value residential
Luxury camping
Camping
+1630
+1670
+1300
+1500
+1545
10. Mailua Mountain - Land Use Plan Presentation
Water Retention + Features
The Story
Seasonal creek Footpath / Cycleway Public open spaceFootpath Road
• Rainwater from mountain shed via
seasonal streams
• Water harvested and stored in retention
ponds for resort use
• Feature ponds to be topped up from
retention ponds
• Water courses are green corridors and
circulation routes - roads, footpaths and
pocket parks
2m 6m 12m
40-50m
3m 12-24m
Water Access Spine Section
5m
Feature pond
Retention pond
Access road
Seasonal creek
See section below
12. Mailua Mountain - Land Use Plan Presentation
BRIEF ACHIEVED
Ac Ac
TOTAL LAND OWNERSHIP 1396.7 1396.7
RESIDENTIAL 500.0 739.1
PDS - ALL 250.0 250.3
TOTAL DEVELOPED LAND 750.0 989.4
DEVELOPMENT RATIO 53.7% 70.8%
Option 1 - Separate Attractions
Land Use Plan
0 50 500m250
1:10000
Residential
Commercial
Hotel/Spa
Founders’ Village
Parks and Recreational
Golf
Waterpark
Adventure Zone
• Split attractions double
services and amenities
• Family hotel guests are
separated from adventure
zone
• The luxury hotel is isolated
• Founders’ village is isolated
• Two distinct attractions zones
• Centralised commercial hub
• Private founders’ village
• Attractions have direct access
to main road
• Water retention features
Founders’ Village
Adventure Zone
Residential
Open Space
Water Retention
Residential
Golf Community
Golf Course
Family Hotel
Luxury Destination
Bore Hole
Waterpark
Sports Facilities
Commercial
Seasonal River
This plan seeks to create two separate attractions within
a holistic masterplan, with provision for a variety of
residential possibilities and leisure spaces.
Positives Negatives
Land Use Areas
13. Mailua Mountain - Land Use Plan Presentation
Option 2 - Residential + Commercial
0 50 500m250
1:10000
Founders Village
Adventure Zone
Residential
Waterpark
Family Hotel
Residential
Golf Community
Golf Course
Luxury Destination
Bore Hole
Sports Facilities
Commercial
Seasonal River
• Long distance to attractions
• Steep access between
attractions
• Waterpark is not visible on
approach
• Isolated golf and sports
facilities
• Integrated attractions
• Hotels serves attractions
• Destination commercial hub
• Commercial hub serves
residential and founders’
village
• Waterpark expansion options
This plan creates a combined attraction with a
centralised commercial hub for both residents
and visitors.The central commercial hub acts as a
gateway into the site.
Land Use Plan
Residential
Commercial
Hotel/Spa
Founders Village
Parks and Recreational
Golf
Waterpark
Adventure Zone
Positives Negatives
BRIEF ACHIEVED
Ac Ac
TOTAL LAND OWNERSHIP 1396.7 1396.7
RESIDENTIAL 500.0 665.7
PDS - ALL 250.0 332.0
TOTAL DEVELOPED LAND 750.0 997.7
DEVELOPMENT RATIO 53.7% 71.4%
Land Use Areas
14. Mailua Mountain - Land Use Plan Presentation
Option 3 - Combined Attractions
Land Use Plan
0 50 500m250
1:10000
Waterpark
Family Hotel
Adventure Zone
Residential
Open Space
Water Retention
Residential
Founders’ Village
Golf Community
Sports Facilities
Golf Course
Luxury Destination
Bore Hole
Commercial
Open Space
Residential
Positives Negatives
This plan creates an integrated attraction with
high quality residential plots, supplemented with
large public spaces.
• Steep access between the
attractions
• Founders’ village is adjacent to
a public road
• Commercial area is separate
from major attractions
• Integrated attractions
• Waterpark on arrival
• Waterpark expansion options
• Hotels serve the major
attractions
• Sports facilities integrated
• Hotel can serve founders’
village
Residential
Commercial
Hotel/Spa
Founders Village
Parks and Recreational
Golf
Waterpark
Adventure Zone
BRIEF ACHIEVED
Ac Ac
TOTAL LAND OWNERSHIP 1396.7 1396.7
RESIDENTIAL 500.0 747.2
PDS - ALL 250.0 201.4
TOTAL DEVELOPED LAND 750.0 948.6
DEVELOPMENT RATIO 53.7% 67.9%
Land Use Areas
15. Integrated Option
0 50 500m250
1:10000
Parking
Hi-Value residential
Water retention pond
Residential
Luxury hotel
Founders’ village
Chair lift
Commercial hub
Clinic
Access spine
Golf community
Golf course
Golf club house
School
Luxury camping
Camping
Self catering cottages
Luge track
Service road
Adventure centre
Bore hole
Holiday camp
Sport facilities
Mountain trails
Animal centre
Farm/Recreation area
Waterpark
Seasonal creek
Residential
Commercial hub + Entrance
Hotel + Conference + Casino
Sports facilities
Sport fields
Residential
High Value Residential
Founders’ Village
Luxury Hotel and Spa
Luxury Camping
Camping
Holiday Camp
Adventure Centres
Commercial
Hotel + Conference + Casino
School + Clinic
Golf
Sports Facilities
Animal Centre
Services
Parking
• All adventure and water park
amenities combined
• Water park expansion options
• Central commercial hub on arrival
• Sports hub and academy destination
• Holiday camp and combined
adventure area
• Founders’ village adjacent to luxury
hotel
• Multiple residential offerings
Land Use Plan
ACHIEVED
Ac
TOTAL LAND OWNERSHIP 1396.7
RESIDENTIAL 647.1
PDS - ALL 311.8
TOTAL DEVELOPED LAND 958.9
DEVELOPMENT RATIO 68.7%
Land Use Areas
16. Land Use Plan
Integrated Option Area Breakdown
0 50 500m250
1:10000
Hi-Value residential 105.5 Ac
Residential plot 55.9 Ac
Residential
plot 91.8 Ac
Luxury hotel 3.5 Ac
Founders’ village 32 Ac
Residential plot 58 Ac
Residential plot 54 Ac
Commercial hub 7.4 Ac
Clinic 1.4 Ac
Residential plot 10.6 Ac
Residential plot 25.1 Ac
Residential plot 39.36 Ac
Golf residential 69.1 Ac
9 hole golf course 55.4 Ac
Golf club house 3.9 Ac
School/Education facilities 3.0 Ac
Luxury camping 8.0 Ac
Camping 8.6 Ac
Self catering cottages 14.5 Ac
Residential plot 37.9 Ac
Services + accommodation 11.3 Ac
Adventure centre + outposts 7.5 Ac
Commercial centre 9.5 Ac
Holiday camp 7.6 Ac
Sport facilities 3.8 Ac
Animal centre 18 Ac
Waterpark 44.9 Ac (max. 52.1 Ac)
Residential plot 4.9 Ac
Residential plot 61 Ac
Commercial hub 6.4 Ac
Hotel + Conference + Casino 13.1 Ac
Sports facilities 6.4 Ac
Sport fields 24.3 Ac
Residential
High Value Residential
Founders’ Village
Luxury Hotel and Spa
Luxury Camping
Camping
Holiday Camp
Adventure Centres
Commercial
Hotel + Conference + Casino
School + Clinic
Golf
Sports Facilities
Animal Centre
Services
Parking
Farm/Recreation 23.3 Ac
FOUNDERS’ VILLAGE
Client Request:
250 plots @ 1/8 Ac = 31.25 Ac
(44.65 Ac gross area which includes infrastructure,
services, roads, greenspace @30%).
Current scheme:
180 plots @ 1/8 Ac = 22.5 Ac
(32.1 Ac gross area which includes infrastructure,
services, roads, greenspace @30%).
RESIDENTIAL
615 Ac gross area x 0.7 (infrastructure, services,
roads, green space) = 430.5 Ac
1 Ac PLOTS
Total 430
1/2 Ac PLOTS
Total 861
1/4 Ac PLOTS
Total 1722
1/8 Ac PLOTS
Total 3444
SPLIT 25% PLOT DISTRIBUTION OPTION
Size No.
1 Ac plots 107
1/2 Ac plots 215
1/4 Ac plots 430
1/8 Ac plots 860
Total 1612
Residential Plot Summary
18. Mailua Mountain - Land Use Plan Presentation
Extreme Adventure
Land Uses
Extreme Adventure activities:
• Luge
• Zip line
• Zorbing
Luge track
Water retention
Chairlift
Zip line
Adventure centre
Zorb track
• Captures the young,
adrenaline seeking market
• Unique to Kenya
• Inexpensive setup and
maintenance costs
• Variety of levels from
moderate to extreme
Luge track
Zorbing
Zip line
Luge track Luge track
Zip line
19. Mailua Mountain - Land Use Plan Presentation
High Thrill
Land Uses
High thrill activities:
• High ropes course
• Rock climbing
• Mountain biking
• Chair lift
Rock climbing
Water retention
High ropes course
Mountain bike trail
Hiking trail
Steep downhill trail
Splash zone
• Attracts the young,
adrenaline seeking market
• Some activities unique to
Kenya
• Low investment costs
• Variety of levels of
challenge
Chair lift
Zip line
High ropes course
High ropes courseMountain biking
Mountain biking
Rock climbing
Rock climbingChair lift
20. Mailua Mountain - Land Use Plan Presentation
Waterpark
Land Uses
Water retention
Seasonal creek
Gated entry
Phase One boundary
Water feature
Waterpark activities:
• Splash zone
• Swimming pool
• Slides
• Park + Amenities
Splash zone
Splash zone
Slides
Swimming pool
Park amenities
Splash zone
• Captures the young,
adrenaline seeking market
• Family friendly
• Variable setup and
maintenance costs
• Variety of levels from
extreme to moderate
21. Mailua Mountain - Land Use Plan Presentation
Sport Facilities / Golf
Golf club
Tennis courts
Golf academy
Rugby pitches
Commercial zone / gateway
Sports facilities
Sports Facilities / Golf :
• Green tee golf academy
• Rugby pitches
• Tennis courts
• Sport facilities
Green tee golf
Golf club house
Rugby pitches
Tennis courts
• Variety of pitch/courts
catering to all interests
• Unique 9 hole (par 3) dry
golf course
• Options to host large
sporting events
Land Uses
Green tee golfRugby pitches
22. Mailua Mountain - Land Use Plan Presentation
Amenities
Land Uses
Facilities for business and
leisure:
• Conference centre
• Spa
• Casino
• Animal sanctuary
• Botanic garden
Luxury spa
Casino
Conference centre
Possible botanical
garden location
Animal sanctuary
• Secluded spa in a
peaceful setting
• Access to nature in a
stunning environment
• Conference centre with
access to a rare offering
of recreation and leisure
activities
Spa Casino
Conference centre
Botanical gardens Animal sanctuary
23. Mailua Mountain - Land Use Plan Presentation
Accommodation
A variety of accommodation:
• Private villas
• Apartments
• Townhouses
• Hotel
• Tented camping
• Self-catering cottages
• Broad range of
residential types
• Two hotels to suit
different markets
• Large choice of tourist
accommodation
Private villas
Luxury hotel
50 key
Townhouses
Hotel
150-200 keys
Tented camp
Self-catering
cottages
Founders Village
Golf residential
community
Private villas
Private villas
Tented camping
Apartments Self-catering cottages
Land Uses
24. Mailua Mountain - Land Use Plan Presentation
Sustainability
Protecting the land for generations
to come:
• Sustainable practice
• Corporate social responsibility
• Local resources and employment - job creation
• Conservation of flora and fauna
• Water and waste recycling
Long term
employment
Construction
experience
Enhance existing
borehole and water
Local guides
Local produce
Water catchment and
attenuation strategy
Recreational
activities
• Sustainability and corporate social
responsibility are key concepts within
the overall vision for the Mailua Mountain
• Mailua Mountain will engage with
the local community to bring positive
benefits to the people of the area and
the environment
Sustainable practicesSocial responsibility
Social responsibility
Conservation of flora and fauna
Local resources
Land Uses
25. Mailua Mountain - Land Use Plan Presentation
Proposed Implementation
Phasing
0 50 500m250
1:10000
• ‘Main Attractors’ extreme activity initial
water park
• Residential and Founders’ Village
• Commercial centre
• Services and accommodation
• Develop ‘Main Attractors’
• Increase residential offering
• Increase commercial centre
• Develop cultural/agricultural centre
• Alternative high-end residential offer
• Increase residential offering
• Increase residential offering • Alternative golf course and residential offer
• Sports facilities, schools and community offering
developed
Phase One
Phase Two
Phase Three
Phase Four Phase Five
Phase one
Phase two
Phase three
Phase four
Phase five
26. Mailua Mountain - Land Use Plan Presentation
Next steps
• Client review week
• Comments and confirmation
• Amendment/update week
• Design programme
• 90% Masterplan for review
• Renderings
• Final Masterplan presentation