Category: SMART SOLUTIONS
Moka Smart City has shifted its focus in recent years to renewable energy. In line with this environmentally friendly approach, Vivéa Business Park’s Piazza has been equipped with solar panels that are unique in Mauritius and five rooftop photovoltaic farms have been installed recently. Vivéa Business Park goes green Vivéa Business Park’s Piazza has a […]
The six finalists of the Smart City Mobility Challenge made a final pitch at the Turbine, Moka Smart City on Wednesday 31 July 2019. About the Smart City Mobility Challenge According to a survey on transportation uses in Moka conducted by the Turbine, “The Mauritian people are ready to shift transportation modes to save time, […]
On June 19th and 20th, Caudan Arts Centre hosted a regional gathering, of which Moka Smart City was a proud sponsor. A green gathering The seminar on Sustainable Cities in the Indian Ocean was organised by the French embassy in Mauritius, in collaboration with ‘Club Export Réunion’ (based in Reunion Island) and its many partners […]
Organising a sports event is a golden opportunity to bring talented local artists into the spotlight. As exemplified at the Moka Tennis Open, with wooden medals and trophies bearing Grafitag Ltd’s mark, a local company under the label of Made in Moris. Meet the pair of enthusiasts. The faces behind Grafitag are none other than […]
Waste sorting and recycling, vegetable and medicinal gardens, awareness-raising activities… Schools in the region of Moka and Saint Pierre are integrating ecology and sustainable development at the heart of their curriculum, Ecological projects are blooming at École du Centre, St Pierre RCA and Lycée des Mascareignes. The vegetable garden as an educational tool At Lycée […]
It’s done! Since the 18th of December 2018, all PwC teams have taken possession of their brand new Head Office in the Moka Smart City. For Anthony Leung Shing, Country Senior Partner PwC, the objective was clear, “to create an inspiring workplace. This new PwC Center must provide a comfortable and sustainable environment, which will […]
Gabrielle Brun’s contribution to the Moka Smart City cuts across the social and spatial dimensions of the development. The urban architect assists ENL in organising and managing spaces in a coherent way to achieve a harmonious interaction between man and nature. Gabrielle, can you tell us a bit about your background as an urban planner? […]
Meet Yaasir Hosenie, LEED Clerk at GCC (construction company) & sneak peek of the site works. A few months ago, we wrote about the construction of PwC Mauritius’ Head Office in Moka and the LEED certification – a leading green building certification developed in the U.S. We met Yaasir Hosenie, LEED Clerk at GCC (construction […]
Did you know that only 0.3% of the total amount of water present on Earth is spring water, fit for human use (the rest being mainly ocean water, making up for 97% of the whole)? What with climate change and the growing intensity of urban densification in Mauritius, finding innovative and effective solutions when it […]
Reduce road congestion and C02 emissions, make it possible to travel to work on foot or by bike, provide a calm setting to its inhabitants… Urban mobility is at the heart of all the developmental concerns of Moka Smart City, intent on creating an enjoyable environment for all who live or work in the area. […]