Essays about: "Urban II"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 68 essays containing the words Urban II.

  1. 11. Agency in Urban Refugee Spaces : Refugee-led efforts and spaces in Kampala

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

    Author : Johannes Larsson; [2022]
    Keywords : Agency; Hannah Arendt; Kampala; Refugee-Led Organizations; Refugee-Led Networks; A Sense of Community; Resilience;

    Abstract : This thesis explores agency in urban refugee spaces and the factors and skills seen to facilitate refugee journeys towards self-reliance in protracted situations. An ethnographic case study was carried out in Kampala, Uganda, where observations and conversations were held with refugee leaders, business owners, and with practitioners at refugee-led organizations. READ MORE

  3. 12. Kvinnors frigörelse från familjen : en inblick i Japans familjestruktur och dess inverkan på befolkningsutvecklingen

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

    Author : Lovisa Segersvärd; [2022]
    Keywords : familjestruktur; Japan; könsroller; befolkningsutveckling; avfolkning; landsbygd;

    Abstract : Denna uppsats handlar om hur Japans familjestruktur har förändrats sedan slutet av andra världskriget samt dess möjliga påverkan på landsbygden. Undersökningen gjordes genom en litteraturstudie där en bok om avfolkningsproblematiken i Japan samt ett antal vetenskapliga artiklar skrivna av Japanexperter har använts. READ MORE

  4. 13. Capturing Passengers' Trust in Shared Autonomous Vehicles : The impact of Communication Style, Ease of Use, and Freedom of Choice

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för tillämpad fysik och elektronik

    Author : Frida Åberg; [2022]
    Keywords : Shared Autonomous Vehicles; Dynamic ride-pooling; Trust; Willingness-to-share; Freedom of Choice; Ease of Use;

    Abstract : A growing body of international research on urban transport shows that women from all over the world are experiencing safety issues within today’s transport systems. Furthermore, these reports shed light on and discuss how gender bias within the transport sector contributes to this problem. READ MORE

  5. 14. A Risk Worth Taking? : A Qualitative Study Regarding Risk and the Refurbishment of the Swedish Civil Defense Shelter System and its Effect on Urban Planning

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

    Author : Filip Johnsson; [2021]
    Keywords : Urban planning; Risk; Shelters; Civil defense;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates how risk can be seen within urban planning, with a particular focus on the Swedish civil defense shelter system. The research is conducted as a case study, with methods based on interviews with affected actors together with documents and reports regarding the Swedish shelter system. READ MORE

  6. 15. Reviving a Neighbourhood in the Old City Center of The Hague - Water as a Strategic Tool for Boosting the Economic, Social, and Ecological Sustainability

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

    Author : Nada Abudan Al-Masry; [2021]
    Keywords : Canals; Reviving; Old City; Netherlands; The Hague; Chinatown; Water; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : Canals have always been an important part of The Netherlands and played a big role within the urban development of the cities. As many of the canals lost their functions by the 19th century, a lot were replaced with streets infrastructure. Replacing the canals with streets has affected the overall ambience of many neighbourhoods in The Netherlands. READ MORE