Essays about: "Walkable Communities"

Found 4 essays containing the words Walkable Communities.

  1. 1. Adopting Transit-Oriented Development (TOD)in Metro-Manila Railway system : Considering Sweden’s Experience and Learning

    University essay from KTH/Transportplanering

    Author : Farhad Arian Far; [2019]
    Keywords : Transit-Oriented Development; Traffic Congestion; Metro-Manila Railway Network; Stockholm Metro System;

    Abstract : Transit-oriented development (TOD) or as it is referred to in Sweden ABC (Arbete, Bostad,och Centrum which means work, housing, and city center) is the highly prevailing and excitingconcept of integrating urban communities, activities, people, buildings and public places together.This idea is primarily focused upon the creation of walkable, pedestrian-oriented communities andcycling connections, which are centered among the high-quality train systems. READ MORE

  3. 2. Using GIS to measure walkability : A Case study in New York City

    University essay from KTH/Geodesi och geoinformatik

    Author : Razmik Agampatian; [2014]
    Keywords : GIS; walkability; New York City;

    Abstract : Obesity has become a global epidemic due to changes in society and in behavioral patterns of communities over the last decades. The decline in physical activity is one of the major contributors to the global obesity epidemic. Thus programs, plans and policies that promote walking could be a possible solution against obesity and its comorbidities. READ MORE

  4. 3. Integrating stormwater management into urban space : the Kvillebäcken watershed as testing ground

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

    Author : Scott Wahl; [2014]
    Keywords : stormwater; green infrastructure; multifunctional; dagvattenhantering; Kvillebäcken; stream;

    Abstract : The mantra of many city planners is to densify cities like Gothenburg. This is so that communities will be more walkable, bike-able and can be served by public transportation more efficiently. Densification can reduce resource demand which is certainly important when designing sustainably. READ MORE

  5. 4. Transit Oriented Development in North Temple : Towards a Sustainable and Walkable Community

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Sektionen för planering och mediedesign

    Author : Frida Kjäll; Sara Lindh; [2009]
    Keywords : Transit Oriented Development; TOD; Social Sustainability; Salt Lake City; North Temple; Walkability; Walkable Communities; Light Rail; Swedish and American Planning; Housing in US;

    Abstract : From June to August we had the opportunity to stay in Salt Lake City in Utah, US where the case of our study is taking place. During this time we were working on our thesis with office at the Planning Division in Salt Lake City. From September to December we have worked with completing our thesis in Karlskrona, Sweden. READ MORE