Essays about: "environmental gentrification"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 19 essays containing the words environmental gentrification.
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1. Paris Olympics for Saint-Denis? : Between enthusiasm and uncertainty: diverging local perceptionson large-scale urban renewal in the Pleyel neighbourhood
University essay from Stockholms universitet/Kulturgeografiska institutionenAbstract : This thesis aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of neighbourhood changes spurred by urban renewal associated with the Paris 2024 Olympic games in the Pleyel neighbourhood, located in the Northern suburbs of Paris. Drawing upon a theoretical framework that emphasizes the complexities of mega-events and urban transformations, the study addresses two key research questions: (1) How do urban renewal stakeholders envision neighbourhood changes, and (2) What are the perceptions of residents and activists towards ongoing and envisioned neighbourhood transformations? Data was collected through qualitative research, including semi-structured interviews (n=10) and observations, capturing the perspectives of urban renewal stakeholders, residents, and activists. READ MORE
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2. The Conundrum of Planning the Sustainable City
University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för ekonomi och samhälleAbstract : According to the 11th sustainable development goal, cities should be developed in a democratic, sustainable, and inclusive way. A common planning strategy is the use of densification, which on one hand can lead to the lowering of a city’s emissions, however on the other hand put pressure on dealing with social issues. READ MORE
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3. The Ecological and Social Effects of Gentrification and Urbanisation in Thailand's Lower Chao Phraya Delta
University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)Abstract : Rapid economic development and urban expansion of the Bangkok Metropolitan Region (BMR) places pressure on biomes and communities alike. In a world suffering from the increasing effects of climate change, unchecked urbanisation comes at the expense of carbon sequestrating environments. READ MORE
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4. Access to Green Spaces and Equitable Economic Growth - The impact of Copenhagen’s green infrastructure on socio-economic mobility
University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionenAbstract : The aim of Copenhagen municipality to attract socio-economically strong residents with its green infrastructure strategy inspired the analysis which aimed to assess whether improving access green areas in the city has had any impact on socio-economic mobility of its residents. Additionally, the concerns of potential displacement of socio-economically weaker residents warranted consideration of how income inequality affects the impact of access to green spaces. READ MORE
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5. Promoting a better public health quality with urban green space in an informal settlement, Bogota, Colombia
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)Abstract : Heat waves, rising temperatures, air pollution, and loss of biodiversity are examples of issues that will and are already rising due to climate change. The urban environment is one that continues to steadily grow at the cost of natural vegetation in the city, and this will only worsen with population growth. READ MORE
