Essays about: "challenges of green city development"

Showing result 26 - 30 of 72 essays containing the words challenges of green city development.

1. 26. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the use of urban green spaces by international youth in Bonn

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

   Author : Annebel Soer; [2021]
   Keywords : urban green space; UGS; international; youth; pandemic; COVID-19; Bonn; Germany; social research; landscape architecture;

   Abstract : Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic in Germany, international youth is undergoing manifold negative impacts on their living situation, mobility, mental and physical health and their social life. It is well-known that urban green space (UGS) offers multiple benefits for all age groups, and there are specific advantages for youth in particular, which impact their lifestyle and usage of UGS during COVID-19. READ MORE

3. 27. The Influence of the Port of Gothenburg towards Inland Mode Choice Decision-Making

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Gissel Ruiz; Dimitris Soumpasis; [2020-06-16]
   Keywords : Inland Terminal; environmental incentives; sustainable transport; intermodal transport; ports; mode choice; modal shift;

   Abstract : The transportation sector is an essential component for a country’s economy and its population well-being; however, this sector is a major contributor to the current environmental issues that society is facing and directly connected with the quality of life e.g. emissions, accidents, health impacts, etc. READ MORE

4. 28. Nudging towards automobile- free living in Stockholm : An analysis of Stockholm's 2015 Green Parking Rates guideline and its impact on mode shift

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Kulturgeografiska institutionen

   Author : Matej Mečár; [2020]
   Keywords : Parking regulation; positive mobility services; the nudge; mode shift; parking ratio;

   Abstract : This thesis explores the impact of the city of Stockholm􏰀s 2015 Green Parking Rates guideline on transportation mode shift. The guidelines were established in hopes of nudging occupants of newly built residential developments towards a mode shift and in so doing, towards car-light, car- free and more sustainable living. READ MORE

5. 29. Green Roofs in Uppsala : Potential food yield and thermal insulating effects of a green roof on a building

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Sagnik Sinha Roy; [2020]
   Keywords : Uppsala; Urban Sustainability; Food Security; Energy Security; Resilience; Urban Agriculture; Green Roof; Thermal Insulation; Energy Conservation; .;

   Abstract : Climate change has caused severe vulnerabilities for the global food production system and alternative agriculture methods are needed as a solution. Urban agriculture (UA) can be a sustainable solution, making the global food system more resilient and increasing the global food security. READ MORE

6. 30. Identifying Optimal Locations for Urban Green Infrastructure to Reduce Health Inequalities: A GIS-Based Approach to combine Health, Land-use, Socioeconomics and Ecosystem Services in Stockholm

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Olivier Rostang; [2020]
   Keywords : sustainable development; urban green infrastructure; health; GIS; ecosystem services; sustainable development goals;

   Abstract : Cities are growing at unprecedented rates and are expected to be home to 70% of the world’s population in 2050. In this process, they face challenges such as densification, rapid population growth and loss of land and ecosystem services. Cities also have to remain livable and accessible to all. READ MORE