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France24 – Inondations à Kinshasa

December 8, 2015
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Nicolas est architecte et urbaniste et vit entre la RDC et l’Afrique du Sud. La ville de Kinshasa été construite à l’époque coloniale, pas du tout pour accueillir le nombre d’habitants qu’elle compte aujourd’hui [15 millions]. En gros, seul le centre ville a bénéficié d’une planification préalable et d’un réseau de canalisation qui, à l’époque, […]

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Invest in social capital

October 29, 2015
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I think that as designers we should challenge our clients to include more civic amenities in projects. Why? Because I believe that investing in social capital creates a self-sustaining cycle of urban improvement. Urban populations are becoming increasingly diverse and transitory. Our connection to our immediate surroundings is weakening as we evolve into citizens of […]

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VenturesAfrica – Relocating to another African Country for Work

March 26, 2012
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Consultant in various industries: Media/Branding, Marketing, Interior design/architecture, TV/Radio. Publisher of a Congolese weekly LeCongolais (www.lecongolais.cd) Chief Creative Officer for Jean 3:16 (www.jean316.com) : A sport kit design firm. What is your country of origin? Democratic Republic of the Congo How long have you lived in your present country? And why did you move here? […]

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