Essays about: "green and blue infrastructures"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 essays containing the words green and blue infrastructures.

1. 1. Planning for Blue and Green Infrastructure in Response to Rising Sea Levels in Gothenburg

   University essay from KTH/Stadsbyggnad

   Author : Jiayi Lan; [2023]
   Keywords : sea level rise; blue and green infrastructure; climate-resilient design; sustainable; urban renewal;

   Abstract : Gothenburg, Sweden's second-largest city, faces significant environmental challenges due to climate change and risks from rising sea levels. These challenges include eutrophication, spread of environmental toxins, invasive species, and habitat loss. READ MORE

3. 2. Sorption of Stormwater Pollutants for Five Material Mixtures: A batch Equlibrium Study

   University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och naturresurser

   Author : Fredrik Rydholm; [2021]
   Keywords : Sorption; Swale; Metals; Phosphorus; Treatment; Batch equilibrium test; isoterms; Low-cost material;

   Abstract : Blue-green infrastructure have been more lucrative during the last 30 years, since urbanizationbrings more impervious surfaces that increases stormwater runoff volumes. Amongst thedifferent blue-green infrastructures there are e.g., constructed wetlands and swales. READ MORE

4. 3. A Nonlinear Reservoir Model to Simulate Blue-Green Stormwater Systems – An Application to Augustenborg Catchment in Malmö, Sweden

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Kemiteknik (CI)

   Author : Emmanuel Ekwu; [2021]
   Keywords : Blue-green stormwater control; Nonlinear reservoir routing model; Stormwater; Modelling; Calibration; Water engineering; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : The increasingly rapid urbanization has led to vast impervious surface areas in the urban environment. This situation of impervious surfaces has increased the surface temperature and interrupted the natural water circle, which has negatively impacted the urban environment. READ MORE

5. 4. Greening cities: Assessing the implementation of Nature-based Solutions - A comparative case study between Malmö and Malaga

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

   Author : Ibrahim Sanchez Gomez; [2017]
   Keywords : nature-based solutions; sustainable urban development; urban planning; green and blue infrastructures; green cities; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : Today, approximately 55% of the total global population lives in urban areas, while in Europe the number is higher than 70%, and both figures are expected to continue growing during the next decades. At the same time, cities are facing an increasing number of challenges, such as sea level rise, increased temperatures, air quality and more extreme weather events. READ MORE

6. 5. Design to Promote UrbanEcosystem Services : Examples of solutions with green - blueinfrastructure in public spaces

   University essay from KTH/Urbana och regionala studier

   Author : Yin Xing; [2017]
   Keywords : Ecosystem services; biodiversity; green-blue infrastructure; urban habitat; urban greenery; urban surface-water;

   Abstract : The world is increasingly urbanizing with approximately 54% of the world population livingin cities (Langemeyer, 2015). This number is expected to rise to 66% by 2050 (UN, 2014),which means that urbanized areas will expand in size with an additional 2.5 billion new urbaninhabitants (Langemeyer, 2015). READ MORE