Advantages Of The Luthuli Avenue New Look
Luthuli avenue has, as a noisy and chaotic road in the central business district. But since it was revamped pedestrians and business people along the street can now breathe easy. There are street benches where passers-by can now relax and pedestrians can walk comfortably along the street which is now a one way. Those who want to access the avenue can use the Kenya National Archives as a landmark since its a well-known building. This article focuses on the advantages that come with the new look of the Luthuli Avenue.
Growth and Development Of Business
Luthuli avenue is characterized by many businesses such as sell and repair of electronics, bars, lodgings, and restaurants. The expansion of the pedestrian walkways has made businesses to be visible and also convenient to buyers. Since the businesses are now more visible it attracts more buyers thus leading to growth in business.
Decongestion and Noise
In 2017, The United Nations identified Luthuli avenue as one of the most congested areas in the city of Nairobi. In the efforts of decongesting and reducing noise the Eastleigh route matatus were kicked out of the street. The road shrank to allow for wider sidewalks, space for trees, and some side benches. The business community has embraced the decongestion effort and the reduction in noise pollution because before most customers kept off Luthuli avenue but now they come in big numbers.
Development of Roads
The new-look of Luthuli Avenue is characterized by the presence of renovated tarmac roads divided into different lanes by well-painted poles and trees. Street lights and road signs are erected at the sides of the roads. CCTV’s are also installed at the needed points. All this leads to reduced accidents and unnecessary traffic jam, therefore, leading to efficient transportation.
Air Pollution
Thanks to the new facelift of the Luthuli avenue it now has an air pollution gadget to monitor air pollution. This gadget will be used to collect data that will enhance the monitoring capabilities of pollution levels. The street is at the center of the city and it is the electronic hub its highly susceptible to air pollution. Beautification and planting of trees will also drive the push for clean air. This is beneficial for not only this street but the city as a whole.
The Luthuli avenue new look has not only beautified the city of Nairobi but also has a great impact on both business people and consumers. The consumers can now get goods at affordable prices while the business people make a profit which they use to expand their businesses. This facelift will also direct traffic out of the central business district.
As seen in the above article the new look of the Avenue has great benefits and therefore other streets in Nairobi city should also undergo the same changes. This will lead to a more developed city. Thanks to the Nairobi county officials for revamping Luthuli Avenue.