Essays about: "Hazards of city life"
Found 3 essays containing the words Hazards of city life.
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1. Ecosystem Employment in Jakarta, Indonesia - Ecological Applications in Urban Design
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljöAbstract : Nature has a special knack for survival. After millennia of beating the odds against an inhospitable planet, many species have found clever ways to ensure self-preservation on an often inhospitable planet. By refining special skills and working alongside other members of the ecosystem, countless species have found a stable role in the landscape. READ MORE
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2. Simulating Spatial and Temporal Flood Risk Dynamics with a Coupled Agent-Based and Hydraulic Model
University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknikAbstract : Floods are one of the most costly natural hazards worldwide, affecting millions of people every year. Flood risk management is of global concern, and a deeper understanding of dynamic flood risk development is needed. READ MORE
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3. A Study on Children and School Pedestrians’ Safety in Urban Areas, A Case Study From Norrköping City, Sweden
University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för teknik och naturvetenskapAbstract : Child pedestrian safety is one of the biggest safety issues regarding planning of a well arranged urban traffic. The fact that vulnerable road users suffer most from traffic incidents also raises concern for children. Children need special care while considering traffic safety. The factors are various that they differ from adults by many aspects. READ MORE
