Essays about: "Megacity"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 15 essays containing the word Megacity.

1. 1. Access Management for Efficient Urban Freight Transport

   University essay from KTH/Transportplanering

   Author : ALEX ROUHI; [2023]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : In today's urban landscapes, most megacities deal with challenges related to monitoring access management and designating spaces in city centres for loading or unloading goods. A pivotal objective for logistic companies is to ensure on-time and in-full delivery (OTIF), which directly correlates with enhanced customer satisfaction and increased profitability (Smith, H, 2019). READ MORE

3. 2. The Untold Story of Baba Island : Sustainable Livelihood: The Revival of Fishing Community andEcology of Baba Island, Karachi

   University essay from KTH/Arkitektur

   Author : Mahum Ahmad; [2022]
   Keywords : Ecology; Community Building; Urban Design; Architecture; Rising Sea Levels;

   Abstract : Once covered by dense mangrove forest, Baba Island was inclusive of a group of Islands protecting the Kolachi settlement from storms and invasion.  Kolachi Jo Goth (fisherman’s village) transformed into the present-day megacity of Karachi when the British conquered and established it as a harbour for trade. READ MORE

4. 3. The Word on the Street: An investigation of rationalities expressed regarding streets and streetscapes, and the production of the action space in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

   University essay from KTH/Urbana och regionala studier

   Author : Rebecka Kjellström; [2021]
   Keywords : action space; perceived action space; streets; streetscapes; rationalities; global South; Addis Ababa;

   Abstract : The cities of Africa and Asia are projected to account for 80 % of the future urban growth. Challenges brought forward by motorization and lack of accessibility; urban streets take a central position in the discussion of the sustainable city. This offers a considerable challenge in shaping cities while addressing climate change. READ MORE

5. 4. Porous City

   University essay from KTH/Arkitektur

   Author : Mengying Xie; [2020]
   Keywords : coexistence; birds; humans;

   Abstract : My project is about the growing problem of relations between humans and wildlife in cities. The more we built, the less space of habitat for wildlife to survive. I choose to work in Beijing, a megacity with a population of tens of millions, also home to many wildlife. I investigated the issue about coexistence of humans and wild animals in Beijing. READ MORE

6. 5. Water demand and supply in Dar es Salaam : A WEAP-model to estimate future scenarios

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Evelina Andersson; [2019]
   Keywords : WEAP; Dar es Salaam; Water Planning; Urbanisation; Megacity; WEAP; Dar es Salaam; Vattenplanering; Urbanisation; Megastad;

   Abstract : The water and sewage company in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania has expressed a lack of integrated development plan for their service area. The current planning does not combine the social, economic and environmental stakeholders. READ MORE