Essays about: "city affect"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 449 essays containing the words city affect.
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1. Hur mår vi bra av en gågata? : faktorer som påverkar den mentala hälsan och upplevelsen bland stadens hårdgjorda miljöer, med gågatan i fokus
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)Abstract : De senaste 200 åren har städer blivit majoriteten av människans boendemiljö, både globalt och i Sverige. Att bo i en stad idag innebär en ökad risk för både fysisk och mental ohälsa. Stadsplaneringen kan bidra till att minska risken, genom att ta hänsyn till faktorer som bidrar till ett ökat välbefinnande i staden. READ MORE
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2. Skogslekplatsen : ett idéförslag för en lekmiljö i Hammarbyskogen
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural DevelopmentAbstract : Med förtätning av städer riskerar grönområden att minska i storlek och antal. Det kan leda till sämre förutsättningar för barns lek, vilket kan påverka deras hälsa och utveckling negativt. Att vistas eller leka i naturen har visats sig ha flera positiva effekter. READ MORE
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3. The Role of Technology Shifts in Urban Decarbonization Modelling : Scenario creation and implementation
University essay from KTH/EnergisystemAbstract : This work includes modelling of decarbonization scenarios at the scale of an urban area, providing policy insights and a methodology focusing on introducing district heating and maintaining the existing gas distribution network in a case study. With a focus on reducing gas consumption in the residential and tertiary sectors, the research integrates scenario developments giving a methodology to develop district heating, requiring a careful balance in selecting the optimal scale for city-wide analysis. READ MORE
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4. Using GIS and satellite data to assess access of green area for children living in growing cities
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskapAbstract : Urban green space (UGS) refers to open spaces within an urban context that are filled with greenery and nature. These can range from very small vegetation to expansive park areas. The common denominator is that they have proven to be beneficial for human health and well-being. Access to green spaces is also important for children. READ MORE
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5. Bidding Farewell to the Ancient City of Ashur: A Qualitative Case Study of the Social and Cultural Impacts of the Makhoul Dam in Iraq
University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : This qualitative case study explores through semi-structured Interviews the social and cultural impacts of the Makhoul Dam, planned as part of Iraq’s climate change mitigation work. It was based on the research question: How do local individuals experience the Makhoul Dam’s impact on their home environments including the surrounding archaeological sites? And supported by the two operational questions: How are individuals in the dam-affected areas wellbeing and identity interlinked to their native areas including the surrounding archaeological sites? and How does the Makhoul Dam including its decision making process affect individuals in the dam-affected areas’ wellbeing and identity? By using Albrecht's theory of solastalgia, the theory of place attachment, where a broader definition of the theory was applied and community participation theory, eight sub-themes were identified under three main themes; “Our Area”, Who’s decision? and Wellbeing and identity. READ MORE
