Essays about: "Rural development project"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 525 essays containing the words Rural development project.

  1. 16. Living with the surrounding conditions - Towards a more sustainable way of dwelling in an urban context

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

    Author : Raphael Börlin; [2023]
    Keywords : adaptive housing; performative dwelling; lowtech; typology; climate conditions; urban housing; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : Historically, inhabitants have always altered their domestic spaces to adapt to different environmental conditions and to meet personal needs. Especially in rural dwellings, lowtech but very effective and simple ways of adaptations have been and are still in use. READ MORE

  3. 17. Fokus Järva : a case study on Stockholm municipality’s strategies to break residential segregation

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

    Author : Fredy Matamoros Raudales; [2023]
    Keywords : urban planning; segregation; Fokus Järva; social sustainability; anti-subordination;

    Abstract : Residential segregation in Stockholm is referred to as a threat to the social cohesion and a hinder for sustainable urban development. Therefore, Stockholm municipality has launched a series of actions explicitly addressing segregation, being urban development projects the most prominent iterations. READ MORE

  4. 18. Bridging space syntax and social capital : a participatory approach to analysing the potential of Light Rail Transit to reconfigure spatialised social segregation in Gottsunda

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

    Author : Jelmer van der Ham; [2023]
    Keywords : public transport; spatialised social segregation; social capital; space syntax; participatory mapping; co-presence;

    Abstract : The geographic separation of population groups can perpetuate social inequalities in reaching socio-economic opportunity and can exacerbate social exclusivity. Gottsunda, an area in Uppsala, has experienced historically reinforced spatialised social segregation by concentrating groups with foreign-born and low socio-economic backgrounds within the same neighbourhood. READ MORE

  5. 19. Future challenges of Kalmar City : coastal adaptation strategies design in relation to sea level rise

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

    Author : Vilborg Þórisdóttir; [2023]
    Keywords : Coastal strategies; coastal structures; coastal principles; coastal urban area; Flexmark; sea level rise; public and green spaces; urban design;

    Abstract : Sea level rise has steadily increased and is anticipated to rise further by the end of the century and beyond 2100. Low-lying coastal areas are affected by rising sea levels as they will be more susceptible to flooding and land loss. READ MORE

  6. 20. Managing trees and power relations : analysing power in two tree restoration projects in central Tanzania

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

    Author : Linus Linse; [2023]
    Keywords : nature restoration; power relations; carbon forestry;

    Abstract : Nature restoration and carbon forestry projects in the Global South are considered central tools for climate change mitigation and adaptation. Proponents claim that projects have the potential to deliver win-win solutions, supporting poverty alleviation and local empowerment in addition to environmental benefits and carbon sequestration. READ MORE