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1. 1. När rekreation och naturvärden möts i den tätortsnära skogen : en analys av Thorslundsskogen

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

   Author : Cecilia Ewerlöf; [2024]
   Keywords : tätortsnära skog; tätortsnära natur; rekreation; biologisk mångfald; naturvärde; förtätning;

   Abstract : Den tätortsnära skogen är av stor betydelse för den biologiska mångfalden och för invånarnas möjlighet till rekreation. Närhet till en park eller ett grönområde är något som många värdesätter högt och en stor del av vårt dagliga friluftsliv sker i de tätortsnära skogarna. READ MORE

3. 2. Perception of urban blue-green infrastructure during winter in Gothenburg

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Mikaela Torell; [2023-08-17]
   Keywords : perception; greenery; water; urban environment; recreation;

   Abstract : Life in urban settlements is often associated with insufficient physical activity and continuous stress. By implementing blue-green infrastructure (BGI) consisting of parks, trees, ponds, and rain gardens, amongst others, recreational values can be provided for the residents. READ MORE

4. 3. A shed, a dock and a boat : a design proposal for a harbor in Bohuslän with focus on cultural heritage

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

   Author : Nina Littmann; [2023]
   Keywords : Bohuslän; cultural heritage; harbor design; development; Tanums kommun; docks;

   Abstract : This thesis presents a design proposal for a new harbor in Bohuslän.The area holds high historical and aesthetic values. The project site has been proposed by the municipality for the development of a new harbor, to meet increasing demand for mooring in the area. READ MORE

5. 4. Multi-factor approximation : An analysis and comparison ofMichael Pykhtin's paper “Multifactor adjustment”

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för matematik och matematisk statistik

   Author : Michael Zanetti; Philip Güzel; [2023]
   Keywords : Credit risk; Value at Risk; Expected Shortfall; Monte Carlo simulation; Advanced Internal Rantings-Based models; Kreditrisk; Value at Risk; Expected Shortfall; Monte Carlo simulation; Advanced Internal Rantings-Based-modeller;

   Abstract : The need to account for potential losses in rare events is of utmost importance for corporations operating in the financial sector. Common measurements for potential losses are Value at Risk and Expected Shortfall. These are measures of which the computation typically requires immense Monte Carlo simulations. READ MORE

6. 5. Understanding Liveability in Danish Urban Water Management & Planning: A study of implementing the principles of Water Wise Cities in Marienlyst

   University essay from KTH/Urbana och regionala studier

   Author : Mikael Gustavsson; [2023]
   Keywords : Liveability; Water Wise Cities; Water Sensitive Urban Design; Aarhus; Denmark; Liveability; Water Wise Cities; Water Sensitive Urban Design; Aarhus; Danmark;

   Abstract : This thesis investigates the implementation of new urban water management and planningapproaches in Denmark, with a specific focus on integrating solutions for extreme rainfallevents and enhancing livability. The study explores the Principles of Water Wise Cities as aframework for incorporating these aspects through Water Sensitive Urban Designs (WSUD). READ MORE