It is an unavoidable nature to develop a sentiment of change and transformation whatever the creature may be, centering human beings and their environment of course, peculiarly in the era of trying spirit of contest. Not only does this concept work for human beings but it also signifies the state of places especially cities and towns of the world. There are a number of metropolitan cities across the world, which can grab the attention of local dwellers let alone foreigners and visitors coming from aboard.
Addis Ababa (New flower in local language Amharic) has been trekking on the right track to make itself suitable for its inhabitants and being an earthly heaven for working and living in it.
The national corridor development undertaking is being properly carried out with a view to helping cities and urban areas meet required standards and being competent enough with those of the developed nations of the globe.
Needless to state, many countries of the world have been capitalizing on beautifying cities and urban localities so as to make the latter mesmerizing and livable to lead life in. Yes, Ethiopia’s city beautification projects, commenced at Addis Ababa of course, encompass a wide range of initiatives like making catchy walkways, bike lanes, refreshment spots and the not yet cited ones too. The projects are also smoothly been run ranging from planting trees and creating green spaces to improving streetscapes and enhancing public art, all aimed at enhancing the urban environment and fostering civic pride.
The most important common elements of the beautification projects include, green space creation and enhancement which predominantly incorporates the process of planting trees, flowers, creating or expanding parks and community gardens as well as developing green infrastructure like green roofs and walls. Such a national and widespread involvement has to receive wider community involvement via organizing community cleanups and beautification events and engaging residents in the planning and implementation of projects.
Equally, building outdoor classrooms, debris collection and litter removal, creating trails in natural areas and painting over graffiti have to be well focused on as they do definitely have great importance in helping cities like Addis Ababa, Bahir Dar, Adama, Gondar, among others have well defined standards to be competent enough in all circumstances.
Most definitely, investing in corridor or beautification projects help make citizens’ more vibrant, foster local pride, as well as encourage a range of socio-economic and tourism developments.
Campaigns targeting at inculcating sense of belongingness in the minds of the general public have to be the concerned of all to help the general public well aware of the fundamental uses of corridor development programs across the nation.
Unequivocally, the community has to be in a state of nurturing all the corridor development fruits as nothing could be done with the sole efforts of the government, either the federal of state administrators, as a comprehensive development and change is the wealth of all walks of life.
Needless to sate Ethiopia, particularly Addis Ababa and other cities, have been undertaking significant city beautification efforts, aiming at improving the urban landscape through river cleaning, public works, and infrastructure upgrades.
Of the key initiatives and effort, cleaning rivers and creating public spaces in Addis Ababa, aiming to enhance the city’s aesthetic appeal and improve the quality of life for residents can be cited as an exemplary move.
Ethiopia has announced a plan to upgrade Addis Ababa’s infrastructure and transport networks as part of a broader effort to modernize the city. True, the urban beautification and green development initiatives are well underway. Drawing important lessons from the capital regarding project implementation and task division, many cities and towns of the country are working well along this line.
The project involves major reconstruction and promotion of the city’s landscape, aiming to modernize the city’s infrastructure and improve its transport networks.
These beautification projects aims at enhancing the cities’ aesthetic appeal, promote tourism, and provide recreational spaces for the public, which could have positive economic and social impacts.
The integrated corridor development project is to befit the name Addis Ababa and the move continues at the same rate to make other cities and towns in the country appealing ones. The project in the capital, therefore, aims at making the capital city a tourist destination and enhancing the well-being of city dwellers by mitigating river flooding and through the creation of public spaces and parks, bicycle paths and walkways along the riverside.
Most of these facilities have been constructed using local materials, so they blend in beautifully with the natural environment of the area. Other sights that can be seen mesmerizing on foot in the natural environment of various avenues like Megenagna to CMC and Meri, Gotera to Adey Ababa, Saris, Olympia to Bole Bridge, among others have to come to the forefront as an exemplary eye-catching scenes.
The newly built roadsides, wide walkways are also convenient places to fresh air takers with clean breathing air.
Beautifying cities, urban areas and towns, apart from evolving the look and feel of the city of Addis Ababa and others will have a significant impact in contributing to the development of service economic sectors. The successful completion of the projects in Addis Ababa has encouraged and served as a benchmark for other projects to be replicated in other parts of the country that are the main sites for tourism.
No doubt, green legacy initiative is a national go green campaign, endeavoring to raise public awareness about Ethiopia’s alarming environmental degradation, and educate the society on the importance of adopting green behavior.
As stated time and again, Ethiopia has been hoping to significantly increase its forest coverage, and it has been working hard mobilizing citizens to make a difference in all aspects.
Since, the major environmental issues such as soil erosion, deforestation and biodiversity loss are stressing the world, projects like tree plantation, city beautification, and capitalizing on green economy would be of instrumental in helping the nation in general and cities and town in particular gain attractive feature. Clean environments also attract motivation and courage to be fruitful.
Not only does the nationally run corridor project address the community’s infrastructure needs it but also transform the city’s overall appearance and aesthetics. This project is expected to provide additional impetus to these efforts by addressing challenges that have hindered the implementation of greenery development guidelines in line with the city’s standards.
Unequivocally, the corridor development project, which was recently commenced in Addis Ababa and well expanded to other parts of the nation, will play a crucial role in promoting tourism and extending visitors’ stay in the city by enhancing its aesthetics and green coverage, and greenery development efforts undertaken across the nation have to be well emphasized.
Yes, the corridor development project is part of the effort geared towards cities and urban areas with a view to address infrastructure needs while promoting a sustainable and eco-friendly urban environment for its residents and visitors.
BY MENGESHA AMARE
THE ETHIOPIAN HERALD THURSDAY 10 APRIL 2025
