Abstract

This article explores the possibility of transforming precarious neighbourhoods, commonly known as slums, into good-living and environmentally- friendly places by rethinking their layout. It examines the state of the study case and highlights the relationships between the road system, parcels of land and other components of the urban fabric, with the aim of resolving the problems caused by the poor occupation of urban space and the lack of architectural knowledges and basic infrastructure necessary for people's lives in Cameroon. This research addresses the problems of anarchic urbanisation, urban densification and unhealthy living conditions, it proposes concrete solutions for decongesting the area, strategically redeveloping the space and ensuring the sustainable development of the site, while incorporating a biomimetic and circular approach. To achieve this goal, it was important to put in place a renovation strategy that is both up-to-date and adapted to the local context. With this in mind, this work presents a comprehensive and innovative master plan designed to solve the problems of development, bad urban traffic and degradation of the area through the use of an appropriate methodology of sustainable urban planning. Finally, the concept of sustainable district is presented as a pillar of the development of precarious districts and as an opportunity of growth for the development of their country.

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