Essays about: "Local literature of games"

Found 4 essays containing the words Local literature of games.

  1. 1. Paris Olympics for Saint-Denis? : Between enthusiasm and uncertainty: diverging local perceptionson large-scale urban renewal in the Pleyel neighbourhood

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Kulturgeografiska institutionen

    Author : Max Dörr; [2023]
    Keywords : Paris Olympics; urban renewal; gentrification; neighbourhood change; social mix; sustainability;

    Abstract : This thesis aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of neighbourhood changes spurred by urban renewal associated with the Paris 2024 Olympic games in the Pleyel neighbourhood, located in the Northern suburbs of Paris. Drawing upon a theoretical framework that emphasizes the complexities of mega-events and urban transformations, the study addresses two key research questions: (1) How do urban renewal stakeholders envision neighbourhood changes, and (2) What are the perceptions of residents and activists towards ongoing and envisioned neighbourhood transformations? Data was collected through qualitative research, including semi-structured interviews (n=10) and observations, capturing the perspectives of urban renewal stakeholders, residents, and activists. READ MORE

  3. 2. Games for Humanity : How serious games can engage communities for risk-reduction activities

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

    Author : Nadine Küng; [2017]
    Keywords : humanitarian action; disaster risk reduction; climate change adaptation; water and sanitation; community engagement; communication for development; behavior change; learning; game; gamification; serious games; engagement games; UNICEF; Red Cross Red Crescent;

    Abstract : In the past decade, major humanitarian actors such as UNICEF, WFP and the Red Cross Red Crescent movement have started developing serious games for activities ranging from early warning to handwashing. They celebrate their games as a promising channel to engage the communities they work with. READ MORE

  4. 3. Why does not a professional sport team impact local economy, or does it? : An explanation and extension from earlier studies in Sweden

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi och statistik (NS)

    Author : Björn Rune; Simon Longuet; [2016]
    Keywords : Sport Economics; Sweden; Ice Hockey; Subsidy; Cinema; Leisure; Substitution; Housing Market; Willingness to Pay; Opportunity Cost; Difference-in-Difference;

    Abstract : Subsidies to professional sports teams remain a controversial issue, and in most European countries these subsidies have decreased over the past decades. However, in Sweden they are a common occurrence, municipalities are giving generous amounts of money to their local team. READ MORE

  5. 4. Strategic Environmental Assessment Pre-Study of That Luang Marsh : For Sustainable Development in Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR

    University essay from KTH/Industriell ekologi

    Author : Fredrik Olsson; [2010]
    Keywords : That Luang Marsh; Laos; urban wetland; Strategic Environmental Assessment; SEA; wastewater treatment; Vientiane; sustainable development; flood control; WATER Project; New Town Development Project; constructed wetland; That Luang Marsh; Laos; urbana våtmarksområden; Strategic Environmental Assessment; SEA; strategisk miljöbedömning; vattenrening; Vientiane; hållbar utveckling; översvämningsskydd; WATER Project; New Town Development Project; konstgjorda våtmarker;

    Abstract : IntroductionLao People Democratic Republic (Lao PDR / Laos) has a population of 5.8 million people and is today one of the least developed countries in Asia. That Luang Marsh (TLM) is the largest remaining urban wetland (2000 hectare) in Vientiane Capital, which historically has supplied wildlife and local people with several eco-services. READ MORE