Essays about: "Urban visibility"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 43 essays containing the words Urban visibility.

1. 1. Grassroots Initiatives for Urban Sustainability Transition: A Case Study of Urban Farming Projects in Informal Settlements in Nairobi, Kenya

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Margarita Oja Da Silva; [2023]
   Keywords : Global South; Grassroots Initiatives; Informal Settlements; Sustainability Transition; Sustainable Development; Urban Farming;

   Abstract : Cities in the Global South are undergoing rapid urbanization, where a high percentage of the urban poor live in informal settlements that lack basic services, are associated with unemployment, low-income levels, and insecurity. The impacts of climate change, intensive agricultural practices, and highly globalized food systems pose challenges to food security. READ MORE

3. 2. Beyond the Green: Exploring how municipalities consider the planning and implementation of nature-based solutions

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

   Author : Victoria Johnson; Jade Yasmin Szegedi; [2023]
   Keywords : Nature-based solutions; Co-benefits; Municipal planning; Piggyback projects; Multifunctionality; Inter-departmental collaboration; Social involvement; Climate change adaptation; Societal challenges; Conflicting interests; Malmö; Rotterdam; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Nature-based solutions (NbS) are gaining popularity as tools to address societal challenges while providing social, economic, and environmental benefits. Given that NbS is a relatively new concept, there is a lack of guidance on how NbS in urban areas can be adapted to fit their socio-spatial context and provide benefits. READ MORE

4. 3. Smart Scooter : Solving e-scooter safety problems with multi-modal, privacy-preserving sensor technology and machine learning

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

   Author : Beatrice Lovely; [2022]
   Keywords : Smart Devices; Machine Learning; Sensors; Radar; Inertial Measurement Unit; Computer Vision; Smarta Saker; Maskininlärning; Sensorer; Radar; Tröghetsmåttenhet; Dator- seende;

   Abstract : Micromobility ride-share scooters (e-scooters) have become a popular mode of transport in several major cities around the world, yet several safety and accessibility issues stem from how these scooters are operated, including sidewalk riding, unsafe parking and wrong-way riding. This thesis tackles these issues through a novel, privacy-preserving, end-to-end sensor system that employs lightweight machine learning models to provide real-time feedback to users to present unsafe scooter operation. READ MORE

5. 4. Assessing the potential impacts of tall buildings on a predominantly low-rise built urban environment : A case study from Västerås, Sweden

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för geografi

   Author : Vera Schwab; [2022]
   Keywords : Tall buildings; The City Image; 3D modelling; GIS; Shadow Analysis; Visibility Analysis; Västerås;

   Abstract : Tall buildings have been constructed in many cities over the world to accommodate the demographic and economic growth in urban areas. These structures, however, have been widely discussed concerning their potential negative impacts on urban life. READ MORE

6. 5. Nyköpings årum : ett gestaltningsförslag av ett stråk längs Nyköpingsån

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

   Author : Johannes Karlsson; Christopher Mörk; [2022]
   Keywords : Årum; stråk; gestaltning; kulturhistoria; tillgänglighet; harmoni;

   Abstract : Arbetet syftar till att visa hur ett utsnitt av Nyköpings årum kan gestaltas för att skapa ett enhetligt och sammanhängande parkstråk längsmed Nyköpingsån, parkstråket ska både vara tillgängligt och upplevas som tryggt. Arbetet tar avstamp i Nyköpings kommuns Utvecklingsprogram för Årummet från 2015. READ MORE