Breaking Cycles, Building Connections: Rethinking Market Edges in Abidjan for Sustainable Urban Transformation

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dc.contributor.advisorColman, Scott
dc.contributor.advisorFinley, Dawn
dc.contributor.committeeMemberJimenez, Carlos
dc.creatorNdoumy-Kouakou, Isabelle Nora
dc.date.accessioned2024-05-21T15:37:28Z
dc.date.available2024-05-21T15:37:28Z
dc.date.created2024-05
dc.date.issued2024-04-17
dc.date.submittedMay 2024
dc.date.updated2024-05-21T15:37:28Z
dc.description.abstractMy thesis focuses on markets in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, specifically the reworking of the edges of the Marché de Marcory to better serve the market, its people, and the city as a whole. The different elements comprising this new edge can be implemented in other markets throughout the city to reconfigure their edges as well. The ground floor of this new edge is dedicated to the market, incorporating infrastructure such as storage, sinks, and refrigeration spaces to support the day-to-day activities of the market. The first floor is dedicated to the women of the market and their children. Since the markets are predominantly run by women, and unfortunately, many of them lack formal education, they often enter a cycle from a young age. Initially brought to the market by their mothers, who are working there, they gradually assume more responsibilities and eventually take over their mothers’ stalls. This perpetuates a challenging cycle, making it difficult for them to break free as they, too, end up having their own children.
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dc.identifier.citationNdoumy-Kouakou, Isabelle. Breaking Cycles, Building Connections: Rethinking Market Edges in Abidjan for Sustainable Urban Transformation. (2024). Masters thesis, Rice University. https://hdl.handle.net/1911/116030
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/1911/116030
dc.language.isoeng
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dc.subjectMarkets
dc.subjectAbidjan
dc.subjectAfrica
dc.subjectEducation
dc.subjectIvory Coast
dc.subjectCôte d'Ivoire
dc.titleBreaking Cycles, Building Connections: Rethinking Market Edges in Abidjan for Sustainable Urban Transformation
dc.typeThesis
dc.type.materialText
thesis.degree.departmentArchitecture
thesis.degree.disciplineArchitecture
thesis.degree.grantorRice University
thesis.degree.levelMasters
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Architecture
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