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Approach Words: Inclusive City, Integrated City, Urban Livability
Public Policy Instruments: Physical Intervention, Planning
Rome Park project is a recreational urban park located in the Boulaos district of Djibouti City,1 the capital of Djibouti. It serves as a public space for residents, offering a variety of activities dedicated to both children’s and adults’ recreation.2 3 The project is part of the “Djibouti, Child-Friendly City”i initiative, initiated and launched by the City of Djibouti in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), which aims to foster children’s growth and well-being.4
The project objectives are threefold: to enhance the livability for residents, especially children, by establishing a modern and secure space devoted to recreation and entertainment;5 to improve the sense of belonging to the neighborhood and wider community by creating an accessible and inclusive gathering place for all that maintains their socio-spatial practices;6 and to enhance locals’ wellbeing by providing a place that relieves stress and encourages physical activities.7
Title: Master Plan of Park Roma Project.
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Title: Three-dimensional rendered view showing basketball courts and green spaces of the park.
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Title: Seating area and Pétanque Court in the park.
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Title: Children’s play area in the park.
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Title: Master Plan of Park Roma Project.
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Title: Three-dimensional rendered view showing basketball courts and green spaces of the park.
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Title: Seating area and Pétanque Court in the park.
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Title: Children’s play area in the park.
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The project extends over a total area of 5000 square meters,8 with a total perimeter of 345 meters.9 It encompasses a range of recreational, social, and sports activities. Specifically, the project includes the following features:
The park’s public and recreational areas attract visitors, primarily from surrounding neighborhoods, residents, and families seeking relaxation and play areas for their children.17 The project also attracts athletes as it includes sports courts.18
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In terms of accessibility, the urban park is expected to improve spatial connections between (Q6), (Q5) neighborhoods, and the old municipal stadium neighborhood by creating new pedestrian pathways.19 This public space has also been designed to accommodate disabled and older age people easily.20
The Djibouti Municipality initiated the project in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).21 The Italian Military Support Base (BMIS) and the Italian Ministry of Defense22 funded the project. It was implemented and inaugurated in 2019 by the Municipality of Djibouti City.23
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