Authors : Hamada Mathieu; Bwemba Charles; Honba Pierre Marie

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 9 - September

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26sep143

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Abstract : This study explored the integration of regenerative eco-neighborhood principles into urban design and planning in the context of rapid urbanization and the environmental challenges facing the city of Meiganga. As a rapidly growing town, Meiganga is confronted with urban sprawl, natural resource management issues, and the need to improve the quality of the living environment. Aware of the limitations of conventional urban development models, the research addressed the following question: How can a regenerative eco-neighborhood be designed and planned in Meiganga by integrating the principles of sustainable architecture, promoting local resources, and meeting the present and future needs of the population while contributing to the restoration of the area's ecological and urban balance? The main objective of the study was to develop a regenerative eco-neighborhood model adapted to the local context of Meiganga. The methodology combined a literature review, case studies, and field investigations. Comparative and contextual analyses made it possible to identify the architectural, urban, and environmental principles required for the project design. The findings showed that regenerative eco-neighborhoods are based on three fundamental pillars: ecosystem preservation, sustainable resource management, and the improvement of the living environment. These principles guided the proposed design, which integrates bioclimatic spatial planning, active mobility, green spaces, the use of local materials, and sustainable solutions such as rainwater harvesting, solar energy, natural ventilation, and ecological waste management. The impact assessment revealed significant potential for improving residents' quality of life, creating local employment, protecting the environment, and stimulating the local economy. This research demonstrated the feasibility of developing a regenerative eco-neighborhood that reconciles the requirements of sustainable urban development with the realities of Meiganga, thereby opening new perspectives for resilient and context-sensitive urban planning.

Keywords : Regenerative Eco-District; Meiganga; Bioclimatic Architecture; Sustainable Urban Planning; Territorial Regeneration; Local Materials.

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