Essays about: "Urban Layers"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 88 essays containing the words Urban Layers.
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1. Trädplantering i den hårdgjorda staden : utmaningar och lösningsalternativ
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)Abstract : Träd är viktiga delar av våra städer. De bidrar med många ekosystemtjänster, som klimatreglering, dagvattenhantering och positiva hälsoeffekter. De är också viktiga identitetsskapande element. READ MORE
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2. Fences are like Ghosts are like Monuments : ephemeral social agreements under the neoliberal rule
University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för kultur- och medievetenskaperAbstract : This essay delves into the intricate dynamics of Berzelii Park, focusing on the interaction between the mesh fence constructed in 2016 and the Raoul Wallenberg monuments. It examines the fence as a nationalist monument, revealing its transformative impact on the communal space and highlighting its role in shaping memories, identity, and ideological conflicts within the urban landscape. READ MORE
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3. Perception of urban blue-green infrastructure during winter in Gothenburg
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaperAbstract : Life in urban settlements is often associated with insufficient physical activity and continuous stress. By implementing blue-green infrastructure (BGI) consisting of parks, trees, ponds, and rain gardens, amongst others, recreational values can be provided for the residents. READ MORE
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4. Cemetery in Sweden as cultural landscape - A phenomenological study on cemetery design and planning in Stockholm
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografiAbstract : The focus of this thesis is centered around the cemeteries in Stockholm city. As a form of arrangement and design of objects located on the land, the cemetery can be conceptualized as a landscape. Its distinct function, serving as a memorial space for the living and a final resting place for the deceased, adds layers of complexity. READ MORE
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5. Soil compaction and the effect on infiltration in urban green environments : A study based on field measurements and HYDRUS 1D modelling
University essay fromAbstract : The consequences of recent flooding and extreme rain events have highlighted the importance of proper urban planning and preventative measures for storm water management. As cities become more urbanized the significance of permeable surfaces such as parks and other urban green spaces increases which infiltrate the water into the ground. READ MORE