Essays about: "planning public spaces"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 402 essays containing the words planning public spaces.

1. 11. Age-friendly planning of urban green spaces : A case study regarding older adults and park design in Östersund, Sweden

   University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för ekonomi, geografi, juridik och turism

   Author : Simon Strömqvist; [2023]
   Keywords : age-friendly parks; planning; urban green spaces; aging population; outdoor recreation; health;

   Abstract : Age-friendly parks support older adults' health as places for urban outdoor recreation when more remote nature becomes inaccessible. I analyzed data from a previous survey (n = 266) to explore factors important for older adults' nature experience knowledge to find essential features of age-friendly park design. READ MORE

3. 12. Safety in Urban Spaces using Urban Planning: a Comparative Study in Bogotá, Colombia

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

   Author : Sara Sandefeldt; [2023]
   Keywords : Urban planning; Bogotá; Colombia; safety; urban design; urban spaces; women; gender; fear Stadsplanering; trygghet; publika rum; kvinnor; kön; rädsla; Arts and Architecture;

   Abstract : 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

4. 13. The Future is Now : An Analysis of Child-friendly planning practices and synergy opportunities in Swedish Comprehensive Plans

   University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för humaniora, utbildnings- och samhällsvetenskap

   Author : Linn Skånberg; [2023]
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   Abstract : Climate change, and urbanization challenge children's well-being. Integrating child-friendly planning and sustainable development into urban policies can mitigate these challenges by prioritizing children's needs, improving mobility, reducing emissions, and enhancing green spaces, especially early in planning. READ MORE

5. 14. Social conflicts over public space : a case study of Hornsbergs strand, Stockholm

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Kulturgeografiska institutionen

   Author : Hugo Karlsson Million; [2023]
   Keywords : spatial conflicts; public space; spatial justice; youth; territory; boundaries; polarization; segregation.;

   Abstract : This study of Hornsbergs strand, Stockholm, aimed to explore the dynamics of social conflicts in public spaces following three research questions: (1) what are the driving factors in the spatial conflicts between inhabitants and visitors of Hornsbergs strand, (2) how do spatial conflicts in Hornsbergs strand reflect broader societal issues of polarization and segregation in Stockholm, and (3) what can be done on behalf of urban planners to avoid and manage similar conflicts in the future? Departing from literature related to spatial conflicts, tourism conflicts, and exclusionary practices in public spaces, I conducted observational studies, indepth interviews, and a document analysis of planning material. The study shows that differences between users and uses of public spaces in Hornsbergs strand are central in constructing spatial territories and was where most spatial conflicts originated. READ MORE

6. 15. The grass is always tastier on the fruitful side : exploring the potentials, opportunities and challenges of urban food production: a case study of Uppsala

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

   Author : Sanaz Kalantari; Rana Toprak; [2023]
   Keywords : Urbanization; grass lawns; urban agriculture; food production; Uppsala; Ultuna Permakultur; municipal sector; planning; establishing; management; ecosystems; human-nature connectedness; extinction of experience; top-down; bottom-up; landscape architecture;

   Abstract : Urbanization has globally led to economic and infrastructural growth but has also resulted in environmental degradation, decreased access to fertile agricultural land, increased food demand, and fragmentation of essential ecosystems. These challenges are prevalent in Swedish cities, including Uppsala, where green spaces are predominantly covered by lawns. READ MORE