Essays about: "Jane Jacobs"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 22 essays containing the words Jane Jacobs.
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1. Creating safe, lively and attractive street spaces in city centres : A case study of Nygatan and Järnagatan in Södertälje
University essay from KTH/Urbana och regionala studierAbstract : Throughout time, cities have been built in different ways and city structures can look different in different places in the world. The urban planning ideal has changed and small narrow alleys in the city have today been replaced by large roads adapted for cars. READ MORE
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2. Safety in Urban Spaces using Urban Planning: a Comparative Study in Bogotá, Colombia
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljöAbstract : Many cities around the world are facing the same challenges when it comes to the ability for women to move around and feel safe in public spaces. For women, using public spaces entails fear of sexual violence and of being attacked, which forces them to always be vigilant and reduces their quality of life. READ MORE
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3. Young women’s perceptions of public places : A qualitative and intersectional study about safety in Flemingsberg
University essay from Södertörns högskola/Institutionen för samhällsvetenskaperAbstract : Women often feel unsafe outdoors, restricting their use of public places. They have still not been prioritized in urban planning. The purpose of this thesis is therefore to study usage and perception of public places by young women in Flemingsberg. The intersectional perspective chosen lifts their voices. READ MORE
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4. Lighting as a Placemaking tool for a Historic Urban Market Promenade
University essay from KTH/LjusdesignAbstract : As we move forward in time, our cities are meant to be progressive, which should ideally prioritize its pedestrians and make spaces inclusive to all socio-economic groups. On the contrary, observation tells that some of our cities get designed with an “orthodox” approach by keeping in mind the interests of motorways with high mast blue-rich LED luminaires. READ MORE
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5. Gestaltningen av Järla stationstorg ur ett trygghetsperspektiv
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural DevelopmentAbstract : En välutvecklad och pålitlig kollektivtrafik som möjliggör mobilitet är avgörande för livet i staden; men för att stadsrummet ska frodas behöver invånarna känna sig trygga nog att använda det. Redan på 1960-talet diskuterade Jane Jacobs vikten av ”ögon” och naturlig övervakning för att en plats ska upplevas trygg. READ MORE