Essays about: "city mapping"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 132 essays containing the words city mapping.

  1. 16. Naturban : naturinspirerad gestaltning av en park längs Fyrisån i Uppsala

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

    Author : Sara Lovisin; Josefin Vidén; [2022]
    Keywords : naturbaserade lösningar; mångfunktionell yta; resiliens; urbanekologi;

    Abstract : Städer ligger ofta i områden med en naturligt hög biologisk mångfald. De globala klimatförändringarna innebär en ökad förekomst av extremväder vilket tillsammans med storskaliga monokulturella landskap utgör ett hot mot den biologiska mångfalden. READ MORE

  3. 17. The influence of spatial variations in rain intensity for cloudburst modelling : a case study of the Gävle cloudburst

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Fanny Jeppsson Stahl; [2022]
    Keywords : Flood modelling; pluvial flooding; spatial variations in rain intensity; design storms; MIKE 21 Flow Model FM; 2D hydraulic modelling; Skyfallsmodellering; pluviala översvämningar; spatiala variationer i regnintensitet; typregn; MIKE 21 Flow Model FM;

    Abstract : With an intensification of heavy rain events in a changing climate and a rapid urbanization the risk for pluvial flooding is increasing in our societies. Pluvial flooding, which is formed when the rainfall rate exceeds the infiltration or drainage rate, can occur rapidly and cause great damages, large economic losses and possibly risk human lives. READ MORE

  4. 18. Nature-based solutions for cities transitioning towards sustainability: A participatory evaluation through a social and environmental lens

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för strategisk hållbar utveckling

    Author : Thanyaporn (Pear) Wongtitirote; Aviv Leibovitsh; Zouheir (Zack) Assaf; [2022]
    Keywords : Nature based Solutions NbS ; Strategic Sustainable development; sustainability; participatory evaluation; urban; urban planning; cities; biodiversity; Participatory Photo Mapping PPM ;

    Abstract : Global urbanization trends have made people move to cities where they tend to have less access to nature. Urban nature is important for human well-being and biodiversity, therefore urban planners are increasingly integrating Nature-based Solutions (NbS) projects in urban environments. READ MORE

  5. 19. "Ukraine at the regional level" : Mapping emerging identities in Kharkiv and Slobozhanshchyna

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informatik och media

    Author : Aleksa Aleksic; [2022]
    Keywords : Kharkiv; Slobozhanshchyna; identity; regional; politicians; theme; Ukraine;

    Abstract : This thesis addresses the regional perspective in the second largest city of Ukraine, Kharkiv, and investigates various self-identification strategies with a particular emphasis on the local and regional element. A specific time period was chosen, starting with the Orange Revolution in 2004 and ending with the month before the Russian invasion in 2022, with a target group consisting of Kharkiv politicians at both the state and local levels. READ MORE

  6. 20. Retail Pharmacy Market in Kigali - A game theoretical application on antimicrobial resistance

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Agnes My Durbeej-Hjalt; [2022]
    Keywords : antimicrobial resistance; over-the-counter antibiotics; retail pharmacy market; Rwanda; game theory; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Antimicrobial resistance is an acute global health problem. Sub-Saharan Africa is particularly vulnerable, where antibiotic self-medication is one of the main causes of antimicrobial resistance. Previous research points to the role of pharmacies, where antibiotics are sometimes sold over the counter. READ MORE