Essays about: "Neighborhood notions"
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16. OPERATIONALIZING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOAL 11 : Utilization of a neighborhood sustainability assessment tool for localizing the sustainable development goals in Swedish municipalities
University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för ekonomi, samhälle och teknikAbstract : Efforts towards sustainable urban areas are fundamental for the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals [SDGs], embodied in goal 11 of sustainable cities and communities. Sustainable urban development requires the goals to be localized and operationalized to the applied areas needs and prerequisites. READ MORE
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17. Seeking protection : A case study on the urban Somali refugees in Nairobi
University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)Abstract : A massive challenge presents for host countries to manage and integrate incoming displaced people. East Africa is one of the sub-Saharan African regions experiencing an enormous refugee influx. READ MORE
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18. Spatializing Hospitality : A design exploration on how to provide spatial agency to immigrant households in Sweden
University essay from Umeå universitet/Arkitekthögskolan vid Umeå universitetAbstract : The thesis investigates how a host country can apply ethics of hospitality to housing that allow refugees and asylum seekers spatial agency. The necessity of doing this is to reduce the passive state of being “guests” for refugees when they are waiting for answers of asylum application approval. READ MORE
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19. FLOOD RESILIENCE 2.0 - Sustainable Urban Design Adaptation for Flood Resilience in Hamburg, Germany
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljöAbstract : This thesis project is aimed to answer the questions: What could be done to design areas for making them flood resilient? How can sustainable urban design be adapted to provide flood resilience while transforming an area into a more livable space? Starting with these questions, the past of Hamburg and existing situation have been analyzed, a research has been done about the floods, climate change and how other cities develop their strategies to minimize effects of these issues. With a holistic way, information about the site in Hamburg has been gathered to find out the current problems like connection issues, lack of public realm, non-attractive river front and outdated flood defenses. READ MORE
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20. Social infrastructures of urban solidarity : Neighborhood art spaces and their potential for negotiating difference
University essay from Stockholms universitet/Kulturgeografiska institutionenAbstract : In the context of negative consequences following an economic growth paradigm, in the urban sphere, such as uneven urban development, marginalization, gentrification and austerity measures, the present study directs the focus towards the spaces of civic promise. These spaces have the potential to challenge the commoditized and consumerist urban practices and imagine alternative futures. READ MORE