PlannersNest is a planning-literacy and development-support platform.
We simplify planning issues, support public understanding, and help organizations engage communities more effectively around land, development, and the built environment.
Our work focuses on strengthening planning literacy, supporting meaningful participation, and promoting transparency in planning and development processes. Through research, education, engagement, and professional support, we help institutions and communities better understand planning systems and contribute to more informed decision-making.
We design clear and accessible learning materials that simplify planning laws, processes, and key concepts so communities can better understand how planning decisions affect the places where they live and work.
We support the design of inclusive public participation processes that help communities understand planning issues, engage meaningfully, and contribute to shaping planning outcomes.
We develop education-focused tools and guidance that help people understand land ownership, planning approvals, and development requirements before making key development decisions.
Urban planning might sound like a technical profession reserved for engineers and architects, but the truth is—it affects all of us. Whether you’re navigating traffic in Nairobi, buying land in Kisumu, or attending a community baraza...
In an era marked by rapid development, population growth, and climate change, the need for sustainability in planning and policymaking has never been more critical. Kenya, like many countries globally, faces the complex challenge of balancing...
