Essays about: "Umeå and Perception of the City."
Found 5 essays containing the words Umeå and Perception of the City..
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1. Investigating the sense of place among immigrants; How newcomers in Skellefteå perceive their new hometown?
University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för geografiAbstract : Sense of place refers to people's perception of the environment and determines the type of emotional relationship between man and place. This sense plays a decisive role in determining one's satisfaction with their place of residence, sense of place identity, belonging and attachment, and, consequently, willingness to stay there. READ MORE
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2. Infill Development in Context : Case Study of Riga Circus Extension
University essay from Umeå universitet/Arkitekthögskolan vid Umeå universitetAbstract : This thesis explores a broader understanding of infill development in historic surrounding. Historic structures are viewed as mediators for the new design to carry on the sense of place and provide continuity in the city. READ MORE
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3. Charging the Void : (Perception Odd Logic)
University essay from Umeå universitet/Arkitekthögskolan vid Umeå universitetAbstract : As a concern for how new city developments invest in commercial public space of economic activity rather than cultural activity and inclusion, part of a global trend and also the case of Umeå’s ambition to reach the population growth of 200 000 inhabitants by the year of 2050. The question to be asked in this regard is what kind of effect does this produce on the way we as local inhabitants can take control and be part of the creation of our own living environment? Or are we just victims of a life consumed by slow decay due to the capital dominance? In relation to this main concern, the project has been developing through the aspect of acknowledging inferior space and abandoned objects as a method and typology to analyze alternative ways to perceive the city off based the logic of clear function and use, but in terms of human interaction and subjective perception of space. READ MORE
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4. The role of customers on the co-creation of Service Climate in a restaurant setting: A Qualitative Study
University essay from Umeå universitet/FöretagsekonomiAbstract : The benefits of customer co-creation of value in the service delivery process have been well established through recent literatures. However, despite the fact that there has been an increase in the awareness of the importance of customer behaviors in the service delivery process, little research has been done to investigate the role of customers and their influence in co-creating the service climate within organizations. READ MORE
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5. City Marketing: How to promote a city? : The case of Umeå
University essay from Handelshögskolan vid Umeå universitetAbstract : A context of increased competition between territories for attracting investments and people has led the cities to implement Marketing and Branding strategies. Those strategies should be adapted in order to fit the cities’ requirements and needs, consequently city managers and planners have to be initiated to those techniques. READ MORE
