Essays about: "Bottom-up Urban Development"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 59 essays containing the words Bottom-up Urban Development.

  1. 16. Rolihlahla Village: Bottom-up process for the rehabilitation of human settlements in Port Elizabeth, South Africa

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Jean Pierre Araujo Linhares; [2020]
    Keywords : urban design; sustainability; human settlements; design; architecture; rehabilitation; South Africa; vulnerability; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : Are our cities prepared for the growing and rapid urbanization expected for the coming years? How do the new social, economic and environmental challenges affect the urban context, specifically informal settlements? How can we rethink sustainable urban design in vulnerable areas? To tackle these questions, this study will have a closer look at Port Elizabeth, a coastal city in South Africa, to understand its relevance and challenges. By landing at a specific informal Project Summary settlement, this degree project will reflect on how collaboration is a crucial element for urban design and how it is essential when working with complex communities. READ MORE

  3. 17. From above and below : Empowerment through interplay between humans and nature

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Arkitekthögskolan vid Umeå universitet

    Author : Sofia Holmström; [2020]
    Keywords : Climate Change; Knowledge cocreation; Citizen Science;

    Abstract : This thesis departs from the understanding of citizens concern for our Nature, and their feeling of powerlessness due to the climate crisis. Additionally, it has investigated the relationship between humans and nature, with the outcome that we need to start cooperating with our nature. READ MORE

  4. 18. The forgotten group : Kenyan women who are driving for a living : a case study

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi

    Author : Linnéa Román; [2020]
    Keywords : Female Drivers; Nairobi; Ride-Hailing Industry; Behavioural Geography; Perceived Safety; Driving Patterns; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Female drivers operating in the public transport sector are underrepresented in the literature on women’s mobility which largely addresses the fear of crime among female riders. Alternative modes of transport, as well as job opportunities, have nevertheless started to emerge as international and local ride-hailing firms mushroom across the globe in urban cities. READ MORE

  5. 19. Let it grow! How Malmö municipality can help urban agriculture support the transition to a sustainable city.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Micaela Jennifer Cosgrove; Kamya Sati; [2019]
    Keywords : urban agriculture; governance; urban sustainability; longevity; funding; sustainability science; Malmö; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : En ökande migration till städer har lett till erkännandet av behovet av att konceptualisera urbana hållbarhetsstrategier. Dessa strategier utvecklas kontextuellt enligt stadens behov. Malmö stad är känd för att fastställa ambitiösa hållbara utvecklingsmål och strategier. READ MORE

  6. 20. Reframing plastic through experiences at a beach clean-up : a frame analysis of experience-based learnings at a beach clean-up for creating knowledge, building responsibility and motivation to shape individuals’ pro-environmental plastic behaviours

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Jana Ricarda Busch; [2019]
    Keywords : plastic crisis; frames; behavioural change; pro-environmental behaviour; motivation; responsibility; beach clean-ups; citzen science project; experience-based learning; Spain;

    Abstract : The plastic crisis is one of the major environmental challenges of our times. Plastic pollution impacts our health, water, tourism, fishing and overall ecosystem. Plastic debris has accumulated in natural habitats from the poles to the equator. READ MORE