Essays about: "diy urbanism"

Found 4 essays containing the words diy urbanism.

  1. 1. The ABC's of Placemaking Governance : Learning from Amsterdam, Berlin and Copenhagen

    University essay from KTH/Urbana och regionala studier

    Author : Filemon Wolfram; [2021]
    Keywords : urban planning; placemaking; urban governance; governance structure; spatial leadership; diy urbanism; collaborative planning; Amsterdam; Berlin; Copenhagen;

    Abstract : Placemaking is an approach to designing urban spaces based on their existing values and identities. It has emerged as a response to citizens wishing to have an active role in the planning process and influence the development of their own surroundings. READ MORE

  3. 2. Från San Francisco till Ursvik via en parklet : två idéskisser

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

    Author : Karin Schedin; [2018]
    Keywords : diy-urbanism; parklet; public space; tillfällig park; urban design;

    Abstract : En bänk, utrullat gräs och ett träd fanns plötsligt på en parkeringsplats år 2005 i centrala San Francisco. Parkeringen var betald för två timmar och efter det var installationen borta. Fenomenet som kallas ”Parklet” var fött. READ MORE

  4. 3. Made in Grønland : How can a designer facilitate the activation of a community in the face of top-down regeneration?

    University essay from KTH/Urbana och regionala studier

    Author : Rebecca Miller; [2016]
    Keywords : urbanism; urban design; architecture; designer; Oslo; Grønland; public space; public realm; physical infrastructure; social infrastructure; regeneration; gentrification; displacement; top-down; bottom-up; community; participation; inequality; segregation; informality; identity; urban acupuncture; everyday urbanism; active research; research lab; maker space; DIY;

    Abstract : Cities are highly unequal systems and rapid, top-down development is increasingly causing segregation between people of different socio-economic statuses through gentrification. In response, a bottom-up, more community centred approach is often proposed, yet this method also not without significant issues. READ MORE

  5. 4. From Vacant to Vibrant (?) : Towards an Implementation of Tactical and Temporary Urbanism Initiatives in Nacka Municipality, Sweden

    University essay from KTH/Urbana och regionala studier

    Author : Thomas Magnusson; [2015]
    Keywords : tactical urbanism; temporary urbanism; TTUI; Nacka; Kvarnholmen; urban planning; urban development; pop-up urbanism;

    Abstract : A trend of temporary interventions is sweeping through Western cities in the 21st century. Being anything from art on street benches or small pop-up stores to street festivals, food trucks or urban farms, these expressions have recently been given more attention by the academic world and city authorities. READ MORE