Essays about: "urban societal challenges"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 56 essays containing the words urban societal challenges.

1. 1. Cultivating connections: exploring the impact of community garden on social cohesion : in a socio-economic disadvantaged neighbourhood in Sweden

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

   Author : Reham Ghallab; [2024]
   Keywords : Social cohesion; social capital; community garden; socio-economic neighbourhoods; segregation;

   Abstract : The study delves into the interplay between the social dynamics of the community garden space and broader socio-political forces, exploring how these factors mold practices and interactions within the community garden, thereby influencing social cohesion. Despite the apparent segregation, Tensta Garden serves as a catalyst, inspiring residents to construct relationships, actively participate, and cultivate connections and shared experiences. READ MORE

3. 2. Är det transporteffektiva samhället i antågande?

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

   Author : Thomas Norman; [2023]
   Keywords : Transporteffektivt samhälle; Implementering; Hållbar mobilitet; Hållbar stadsutveckling; trafikstrategier; styrmedel;

   Abstract : Samhället behöver begränsa klimatpåverkan till hållbara nivåer både globalt och nationellt. Transportsektorns klimatpåverkan är stor och vägtrafikens utsläpp dominerar, men kan minskas genom mer energieffektiva fordon, förnybar energi och ett transporteffektivt samhälle och framförallt genom en kombination av dessa. READ MORE

4. 3. 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

5. 4. Upscaling agroecology in Sweden : a participatory-backcasting approach to investigate top-down measures for promoting an agroecological transition of the Swedish agricultural system

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of People and Society

   Author : Pablo Ratti; [2023]
   Keywords : Agroecology; transition; top-down; scenario; participatory policies;

   Abstract : Alongside its important contribution to the increase of yields, industrial agriculture has also generated environmental, social and economical negative side effects. Moreover, the forecasted growth of the world’s population puts more pressure for solutions on how to increase food supply while reducing the negative effects of the current agricultural system. READ MORE

6. 5. Exploring the determinants of purchasing behavior in the context of safety apparel : A study of safety marketing

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknik

   Author : Alexandre-Nikos Pociello i Palau; [2023]
   Keywords : Safety apparel; Personal Mobility Vehicles; urban mobility; micro-mobility; helmet; marketing; consumer buying behavior; Theory of Planned Behavior;

   Abstract : The rapid growth and development of cities have brought new mobility challenges, which the emergence of micro-mobility solutions, such as Personal Mobility Vehicles, has addressed. However, the increase in the use of these vehicles has also led to a rise in the number of accidents and injuries due to the inadequate use of protective equipment. READ MORE