Essays about: "Land Tenure"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 66 essays containing the words Land Tenure.

  1. 6. Sustainable Models for Single-Family Housing : An analysis of municipal perceptions regarding single-family housing and sustainability in Stockholm, Sweden

    University essay from KTH/Urbana och regionala studier

    Author : Sindri Norrby; [2022]
    Keywords : Single-family housing; sustainability; housing density; urban planning; Småhus; hållbarhet; bostadsplanering; stadsplanering; bostadstäthet;

    Abstract : I takt med att hållbarhet blir allt viktigare i stadsplanering så blir småhusbebyggelse allt ovanligare i planeringen för nya bostäder i Stockholm. Trots det så visar undersökningar på boendepreferenser att de flesta föredrar att bo i småhus, vilket skapar en intressant klyfta som är värd att undersöka. READ MORE

  3. 7. Investigating the Gap between Informal Urbanization and Formal Planning and Governance Practices in Metro Manila, Philippines

    University essay from KTH/Urbana och regionala studier

    Author : Aura Keziah Soriano; [2021]
    Keywords : urban planning; informality; informal settlements; global South; Metropolitan Manila;

    Abstract : Metro Manila, Philippines is one of the densest and fastest growing metropolitan regions in the world, of which informal urbanization is a significant contributor. This rapid informal urbanization is a dynamic yet uncoordinated force shaping the city-region, in conflict with the vision of a modern, globally-competitive city-region painted in formal planning instruments. READ MORE

  4. 8. Utilizing Learnings of Informal Settlements in Community Planning:

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

    Author : Mark Storie; [2021]
    Keywords : Informal Settlements; Dar Es Salaam; Community Planning; Market Street; Social Sustainability; Kawe; Tanganyika Packers; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : Informal settlements, or unplanned sectors of the city, are vital for providing shelter for low and middle income households in the developing world. In the case of Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, informal settlements have a long history dating back to the early colonial beginnings and today provide housing to over 70% of the city. READ MORE

  5. 9. “Property cannot own property.” : A qualitative case study addressing the implementation of Women’s Land Rights in Liberia

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Elisabeth Andersson; [2021]
    Keywords : Liberia; Women’s Land rights; Patriarch; Power; Institution.;

    Abstract : Women produce 80% of the food in sub-Sahara but solely own a meager 1% of the land they cultivate. Since the mid-90 century, this issue has been illuminated in the international community and launched a trend of land tenure reform, particularly in sub-Sahara, where numerous countries have substantial rural populations. READ MORE

  6. 10. Pokot Young Pastoralists at the Crossroads - Tradition, Modernity and Land Tenure Transformations in East Pokot, Kenya

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

    Author : Maddalena Cirani; [2020-02-18]
    Keywords : Pastoralism; Youth; ASALs; Africa; East Pokot; Land tenure; Modernity; Tradition;

    Abstract : East Pokot, in North-Western Kenya, falls under the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs) of the Sub-Saharan region. Due to the yearly prolonged dry seasons, pastoralism has traditionally guaranteed the most reliable source of livelihood. READ MORE