Essays about: "SIMON PARK"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 essays containing the words SIMON PARK.

  1. 1. Age-friendly planning of urban green spaces : A case study regarding older adults and park design in Östersund, Sweden

    University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för ekonomi, geografi, juridik och turism

    Author : Simon Strömqvist; [2023]
    Keywords : age-friendly parks; planning; urban green spaces; aging population; outdoor recreation; health;

    Abstract : Age-friendly parks support older adults' health as places for urban outdoor recreation when more remote nature becomes inaccessible. I analyzed data from a previous survey (n = 266) to explore factors important for older adults' nature experience knowledge to find essential features of age-friendly park design. READ MORE

  3. 2. A New Dance Pavilion in Dala-Floda

    University essay from KTH/Arkitektur

    Author : Simon Kronholm; [2022]
    Keywords : Folkets park; Folkpark; Dance Pavilion; Cultural Centre; Dala-Floda; Gagnef; Wood;

    Abstract : In 2018, the roof of the old dancing pavilion in Dala-Floda collapsed due to a heavy snowfall. Situated in the folk park Strandbacken, the pavilion was an important node in the local community. It was of course used for dances, but also other kinds of events such as parties, concerts and movie nights. READ MORE

  4. 3. On the impact of geospatial features in real estate appraisal with interpretable algorithms

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Simon Jäger; [2021]
    Keywords : Geospatial Features; Interpretable Artificial Intelligence; Feature Importance; Real Estate Appraisal; Geospatiala Variabler; Tolkningsbar Artificiell Intelligens; Variabelbetydelse; Fastighetsvärdering;

    Abstract : Real estate appraisal is the means of defining the market value of land and property affixed to it. Many different features determine the market value of a property. For example, the distance to the nearest park or the travel time to the central business district may be significant when determining its market value. READ MORE

  5. 4. Public green corridors in Cochabamba : a conceptual model proposal for green infrastructure in Cochabamba, Bolivia

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

    Author : Lisa Blomkvist; Gustav Stål; [2019]
    Keywords : green infrastructure; green corridors; sustainable cities; Cochabamba; pollinators;

    Abstract : (1) The urbanization around the world has led a fragmentation of the natural habitats of plant and animal species. The urban structure is generating a growing matrix that is preventing the dispersal of species. This is damaging the biodiversity and is leading to mass extinction. READ MORE

  6. 5. Stop Guessing and Start Tracking : Guidelines for Measuring Sustainability Performance of Funds

    University essay from KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.)

    Author : JIMMY LILJA; SIMON PARK; [2018]
    Keywords : Sustainable investments; Fund performance; Sustainability in fund; Hållbara investeringar; Fondprestation; Hållbarhet inom fondförvaltning;

    Abstract : Conscious customers and the threat of regulations have compelled capital markets around the world to increase their sustainability focus. Today, a fund manager must know how to measure and communicate the sustainability of her fund’s portfolio, which raises the question of how such measurement should be designed? By interviewing decision makers at one of Sweden’s major fund management firms and examining existing sustainability metrics, we identify the key features practitioners want from a sustainability measurement and discuss how existing metrics relate to this. READ MORE