Authors :
Fonjenafeh Tendungha Kelvin; Bwemba Charles; Ngome Johnson Ngome
Volume/Issue :
Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 7 - July
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25jul1679
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Abstract :
The article highlights the necessity for sustainable urban mobility solutions in Yaounde, driven by rapid
urbanization and increasing vehicle ownership. It presents a case study of a multi-storey public parking facility in the
Mokolo neighborhood, aimed at alleviating traffic congestion and addressing unregulated roadside parking. This facility
will incorporate mixed-use programming, advanced parking technologies, and a design inspired by traditional Cameroonian
baskets. It will feature a "clando" transit station, 120 parking spaces on the ground and first floors, 700 spaces for private
vehicles on the upper levels, commercial units, rooftop recreational areas, and infrastructure for electric vehicles (EVs). An
economic analysis suggests a viable return on investment within 29 years, while impact assessments indicate potential
reductions in congestion and contributions to sustainable development. The proposal underscores the crucial role of well-
designed parking facilities in enhancing mobility and revitalizing urban landscapes, with recommendations for adaptability
in other cities across Cameroon and Sub-Saharan Africa.
Keywords :
Urban Mobility, Public Parking, Sustainable Architecture, Transport Planning, Multistorey Parking.
References :
- ITDP. (2024). Africa’s Future Depends on Investments into Compact, Electric Cities. https://itdp.org
- Ndzana, A. P. (2019). SUSTAINABLE URBAN MOBILITY PLAN (SUMP) of Yaounde.
- Ongolo, A. (2021). Urban mobility and sustainable development in Cameroon: Challenges and prospects. African Journal of Transport and Mobility, 5(1), 44–59.
- UN-Habitat. (2013). Planning and Design for Sustainable Urban Mobility: Global Report on Human Settlements. https://unhabitat.org/
- UN-Habitat. (2020). Enhancing Urban Mobility through Non-Motorized Transport. United Nations Human Settlements Programme. https://unhabitat.org/
- Ndzana, A. P. (2019). SUSTAINABLE URBAN MOBILITY PLAN (SUMP) of Yaounde.
The article highlights the necessity for sustainable urban mobility solutions in Yaounde, driven by rapid
urbanization and increasing vehicle ownership. It presents a case study of a multi-storey public parking facility in the
Mokolo neighborhood, aimed at alleviating traffic congestion and addressing unregulated roadside parking. This facility
will incorporate mixed-use programming, advanced parking technologies, and a design inspired by traditional Cameroonian
baskets. It will feature a "clando" transit station, 120 parking spaces on the ground and first floors, 700 spaces for private
vehicles on the upper levels, commercial units, rooftop recreational areas, and infrastructure for electric vehicles (EVs). An
economic analysis suggests a viable return on investment within 29 years, while impact assessments indicate potential
reductions in congestion and contributions to sustainable development. The proposal underscores the crucial role of well-
designed parking facilities in enhancing mobility and revitalizing urban landscapes, with recommendations for adaptability
in other cities across Cameroon and Sub-Saharan Africa.
Keywords :
Urban Mobility, Public Parking, Sustainable Architecture, Transport Planning, Multistorey Parking.
