Essays about: "dividing public spaces"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words dividing public spaces.

  1. 1. Blue Ti(d)e - Exploring the role of water as Örebro’s meeting space

    University essay from KTH/Arkitektur

    Author : Sofia Lichvárová; Sophie Barbara Spanlang; [2022]
    Keywords : lake lowering; access to waterscapes; public space; commons; collectiveness; agricultural reforms; invasive species;

    Abstract : In 1888, the lake Hjälmaren underwent a process of lowering by almost 2 metres with the aim of gaining 19.000 ha of arable land. This process had a wide array of ecological implications, and in connection with other historical events, it also resulted in spatial and social cracks dividing the city of Örebro laying on Hjälmaren’s west shore. READ MORE

  3. 2. "Un-masking the Mask-Issue". Examining People´s Meaning-Making Processes and Risk-Cultural Norms regarding Facemasks.

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för journalistik, medier och kommunikation

    Author : Tim Arasimowicz; [2021-07-27]
    Keywords : Facemasks; Efficiency; Communication; Media diets; COVID-19; Sensemaking; Meaning-Making; Noticing; Acting; Risk Culture; Trust in Authorities; Anticipation; Accountability; Framing;

    Abstract : While most of the world quickly came to terms with covering their noses and mouths in crowded places, people in Sweden have mostly gone without, riding buses and metros, shopping for groceries, and going to school maskless, with only a few rare souls have covered up (Novus, 2021). Officials from the Swedish Public Health Authority (PHA) have repeatedly argued that masks are not effective enough at limiting the spread of the virus to warrant mass use, insisting it is more important to respect social distancing and handwashing recommendations. READ MORE

  4. 3. Aktivera rummen mellan rummen : ett gestaltningsförslag för mer fysisk aktivitet i Lund

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

    Author : Amanda Stridsberg; [2019]
    Keywords : byggd miljö; folkhälsa; fysisk aktivitet; platsanalys; spontanidrott; vardagslandskap; landskapsarkitektur;

    Abstract : Folkhälsan är ett högst relevant ämne att studera då den är av en eskalerande och nedåtgående trend i Sverige idag, både gällande fysisk och psykisk ohälsa. Detta hälsoproblem är utbrett hos stora delar av befolkningen samt det mest kostsamma samhällsproblemet idag. READ MORE

  5. 4. Inside/Outside the box

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

    Author : Arvid Hellström; [2018]
    Keywords : flexibility; modules; small interventions; citizen participitation; open ended; dividing public spaces; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : In an uncertain future, flexibility and ability to adapt are recognized as important factors in avoiding errors, but also discover new ways of handling urban problems. This thesis examines how standardized wooden modules can be used to modify, manipulate and reinvent public space. READ MORE

  6. 5. Division and Identities: A study about the construction of identities in the North East of Brazil

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Humanekologi

    Author : Laramie Lizarralde Pareja; [2012]
    Keywords : Territories; gender dynamics; women; unions; identity; territorial approach; new rurality; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The Valley of Jiquiriça is a symbolic representation of the multiple changes taking place in Brazil, where multiple and diverse dynamics collide. Situated in the Brazilian North East region as a part of Bahia state, the valley is currently going through a territorial division known as Identity Territories. READ MORE