Essays about: "challenges of green city development"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 72 essays containing the words challenges of green city development.

  1. 21. Public urban green space: Exploring priorities and challenges for managing and valuing green space, using Stockholm as a case study

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Rachel Ann Hopkins; [2021]
    Keywords : Urban planning; environmental planning; sustainable development; nature protection; assessment; nature valuation; public space; ecosystem services; Stadsplanering; miljöplanering; hållbar utveckling; naturskydd; utvärdering; naturvärdering; allmän plats; ekosystemtjänster;

    Abstract : Public urban green space has never been more important: Its past contributions and potential to promote future public health, climate mitigation, and biodiversity are invaluable to cities experiencing population growth and urban densification. This research explores complexities of multiple demands on public urban green space in cities, using Stockholm as a case study. READ MORE

  3. 22. Designing urban landscapes in a new neighbourhood, focusing on aesthetical, social, and ecological values : a study of the south-eastern neighbourhood, Uppsala, Sweden

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

    Author : Marjan Rostami; [2021]
    Keywords : Urban landscape; neighborhood; aesthetical; social; ecological;

    Abstract : This master thesis is an independent work within landscape architecture focusing on designing neighbourhoods in relation to the characteristics appreciated by the inhabitants. The study aims to identify design principles for constructing a new neighbourhood concerning increasing social interactions among inhabitants, creating delight, which is perceived by all senses, and applying ecological approaches in the face of challenges for humans, flora, and fauna populations. READ MORE

  4. 23. Urban Fringe: Exploring the expansion of city, challenges on agricultural lands and food production in context of Northern Lund

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

    Author : Sushanta Saha; [2021]
    Keywords : urban fringe; food production; population growth; densification; Lund; urbanism; sustainable urban design; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : World population is increasing rapidly and cities are growing constantly outwards, in most cases taking over the agricultural lands. Besides Sweden imports 65% of agricultural products and if some situation like pandemic happens and neighbouring countries close the border completely the fresh vegetables will only last for 14 days! Responsible authority for this is the municipalities who have almost no control in food production. READ MORE

  5. 24. Perennparken på Österplan : naturlika perennplanteringar i Uppsala

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

    Author : Elias Stålnacke; [2021]
    Keywords : gestaltning; växtgestaltning; naturlik; plantering; perenner; park; Österplan; Uppsala;

    Abstract : Landskapet i städer idag ser väldigt annorlunda ut jämfört med naturen utanför. Ökad täthet i det urbana landskapet innebär nya utmaningar för plantering inne i städer. Under åren har den miljön förändrats drastiskt och en allt större markyta har hårdgjorts. READ MORE

  6. 25. The Role of Ecosystem Services for a Resilient Urban Agriculture System : Case Studies from the Stockholm Region

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Barbro Rosenberg; [2021]
    Keywords : Urban agriculture; Ecosystem services; Resilience; Indoor farming; Outdoor farming; Greenhouse; Stadsodling; Ekosystemtjänster; Resiliens; Inomhusodling; Utomhusodling; Växthusodling;

    Abstract : Just like in the rest of the world, the urban population in Sweden is increasing each year, which means that cities are becoming increasingly densified and natural green areas are claimed and used for built environment. As a result, biodiversity in cities is often low and inhabitants risk facing losses of ecosystem services of various kinds. READ MORE