Essays about: "Jane Jacobs"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 22 essays containing the words Jane Jacobs.

  1. 1. Creating safe, lively and attractive street spaces in city centres : A case study of Nygatan and Järnagatan in Södertälje

    University essay from KTH/Urbana och regionala studier

    Author : Bakhaya Jeanette; Felicia Norlin; [2023]
    Keywords : sustainability; safe; alive; attractive; street space; city centre; street; design; urban form; mobility; environment; social; enjoyment; movement; public places; pedestrian friendly; hållbarhet; trygg; levande; attraktiv; gaturum; stadskärna; gata; utformning; stadsform; mobilitet; miljö; socialt; njutning; rörelse; offentliga platser; gångvänligt;

    Abstract : Throughout time, cities have been built in different ways and city structures can look different in different places in the world. The urban planning ideal has changed and small narrow alleys in the city have today been replaced by large roads adapted for cars. READ MORE

  3. 2. 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. 3. Young women’s perceptions of public places : A qualitative and intersectional study about safety in Flemingsberg

    University essay from Södertörns högskola/Institutionen för samhällsvetenskaper

    Author : Anja Subotic; [2023]
    Keywords : safety; young women; intersectionality; public place;

    Abstract : Women often feel unsafe outdoors, restricting their use of public places. They have still not been prioritized in urban planning. The purpose of this thesis is therefore to study usage and perception of public places by young women in Flemingsberg. The intersectional perspective chosen lifts their voices. READ MORE

  5. 4. Lighting as a Placemaking tool for a Historic Urban Market Promenade

    University essay from KTH/Ljusdesign

    Author : Anusha Sullia Vijayananda; [2022]
    Keywords : Placemaking; user groups; historic image; public plaza; inclusive lighting;

    Abstract : As we move forward in time, our cities are meant to be progressive, which should ideally prioritize its pedestrians and make spaces inclusive to all socio-economic groups. On the contrary, observation tells that some of our cities get designed with an “orthodox” approach by keeping in mind the interests of motorways with high mast blue-rich LED luminaires. READ MORE

  6. 5. Gestaltningen av Järla stationstorg ur ett trygghetsperspektiv

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

    Author : Pia Dahlman; [2020]
    Keywords : stadsplanering; trygghet; säkerhet; offentlig miljö; stationstorg; mobilitet; brottsprevention; CPTED; naturlig övervakning; ”ögon”;

    Abstract : En välutvecklad och pålitlig kollektivtrafik som möjliggör mobilitet är avgörande för livet i staden; men för att stadsrummet ska frodas behöver invånarna känna sig trygga nog att använda det. Redan på 1960-talet diskuterade Jane Jacobs vikten av ”ögon” och naturlig övervakning för att en plats ska upplevas trygg. READ MORE