Essays about: "Sustainable neighborhood design"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 52 essays containing the words Sustainable neighborhood design.
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1. International Contribution to Rebuilding Cities : A Content Analysis of the United Nations Initial Post-Conflict Reconstruction Framework for the City of Mosul
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Kulturgeografiska institutionenAbstract : This study aims to analyze the design of the United Nations post-conflict reconstruction plans and their role as an international actor. To answer this, a qualitative content analysis was conducted on the written content of the “Initial Planning Framework for the Reconstruction of Mosul”. READ MORE
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2. Chúuka’an: Activating Public places in grid settlements.
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljöAbstract : Throughout the years, Mérida has been subject of an outstanding growth, economically, socially and spatially. Starting from being a major Mayan civilization city, to a colonial Spanish settlement that grew into being the capital of the peninsula, it has always gone through changes and innovations according to the necessities of its inhabitants. READ MORE
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3. 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gathered to find out the current problems like connection issues, lack of public realm, non-attractive river front and outdated flood defenses.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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4. Cultivating Community - Exploring an urban design proposal merging food production with future development for sustainable living.
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljöAbstract : With the global population projected to reach eight billion by 2022, the world faces significant challenges associated with rapid urbanization. The migration of individuals from rural to urban areas in search of improved opportunities exacerbates the strain on resources, posing obstacles such as housing shortages, infrastructure demands, and food scarcity in growing cities. READ MORE
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5. Temporal Dynamics in Urban Design : The Case of Möllevångstorget, Malmö
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljöAbstract : Möllevången is a fascinating study of a neighborhood that has undergone significant change and transformation over time. Historically, the area was known for its working-class roots, with crowded narrow streets and traditional Swedish homes; but in recent decades the area has seen waves of gentrification and redevelopment, resulting in a mix of a new and old built environment that has made it one of the most diverse and dynamic places in the city of Malmö. READ MORE
