Mission and Vision

The response to this African urban explosion must not be more unplanned and poorly serviced developments. Africa should also not repeat the mistakes of many European and American cities that allowed the development of social enclaves, which proceeded to become the source of insecurity, social tension and frustration for the low-income population.

Instead, the demand for housing should be met through the development of suburban, mixed income communities that offer a healthy, social environment and economic opportunities to  residents.

The vision of Urbanis Africa is to enable  ordinary Africans, most of whom are active in the informal sector, to acquire a house within their financial means and raise their families in a safe, clean and healthy environment, with access to world-class education and economic opportunities.

In so doing, Urbanis aims to achieve social, environmental  and financial returns in its developments.

Urbanis Africa contributes to resolving the problem of affordable housing in Africa using the following:

• Cross-Subsidization
  We apply cross subsidization between middle and low-income housing units, and thus achieve affordability through mixed income housing communities.

• Collaboration
  We create a network of partners around each project including, designers, contractors, bankers, financiers etc.

• Rapid Construction
  Using pre-cast concrete, we are able to accelerate the speed of construction.

• Low Cost of ownership
  By using green technology e.g. waste recycling, solar energy, rain-water storage etc, we reduce the recurring cost to the owners of the housing units.

• Building at the periphery
  Urbanis achieves affordability by building integrated housing communities with residential, economic and social amenities at the periphery of large urban centers.