Essays about: "street renewal"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 13 essays containing the words street renewal.

  1. 1. 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

  3. 2. The Road Towards Liveable Streets - A transformation along Ystadvägen in Malmö

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

    Author : My Harrfors; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainable transportation; urban transformation; mobility; street renewal; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : In the end of March this year (2023) UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) declared humans are to blame for the 1,1-degree global warming of our planet. Furthermore, that the Paris Agreement will fail. READ MORE

  4. 3. Too Fast, Too Furious. A study on traffic’s impact on the perceived livability of streets in Stockholm

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi

    Author : Karl Hedin; [2021]
    Keywords : Livability; Street life; Automobiles; Traffic volumes; Safety; Community; Urban Quality; Stockholm; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The cumulative growth that the market of automobiles has seen since the end of the second world war, has had a major impact on both the way we plan our societies and in the way we live our lives. In Sweden from 1950 to 1960, car-ownership increased five-fold, making it the most car-dense country in Europe at the time – bringing along with it major car-centric urban renewal schemes, such as ‘Norrmalmsregleringen’. READ MORE

  5. 4. Exploring regeneration and gentrification on Norra Grängesbergsgatan

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

    Author : Pettersson Catherine; [2021]
    Keywords : Post-industrial; Neoliberalism; regeneration; gentrification; culture; community; Norra Grängesbergsgatan.;

    Abstract :      The former post-industrial city of Malmö implemented neoliberal strategies to turn the curve to become a knowledge city with a continental and cultural vibe. Drastic changes have been made in economics, sustainability, and design, to become an attractive city with opportunities in employment and education. READ MORE

  6. 5. The root-seeking of the city, Urban renewal in Gaoqiao Town, Pudong New Area

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

    Author : Yu Chen; [2021]
    Keywords : Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : Urban renewal is a process that every city will inevitably go through, but how to retain the historical values in the renewal? Gaoqiao town is a historical and cultural town in Pudong New Area, Shanghai. The history of houses has more than 80 years old. In 2001, the “One City Nine Towns Development Plan” was introduced in Shanghai. READ MORE