Essays about: "green environments"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 408 essays containing the words green environments.

  1. 11. Perception of urban blue-green infrastructure during winter in Gothenburg

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Mikaela Torell; [2023-08-17]
    Keywords : perception; greenery; water; urban environment; recreation;

    Abstract : Life in urban settlements is often associated with insufficient physical activity and continuous stress. By implementing blue-green infrastructure (BGI) consisting of parks, trees, ponds, and rain gardens, amongst others, recreational values can be provided for the residents. READ MORE

  3. 12. PERCEPTION OF URBAN TREES AND THEIR ECOSYSTEM SERVICES

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för biologi och miljövetenskap

    Author : Emma Dalros Sköld; [2023-08-03]
    Keywords : perceptions; tree preferences; urban trees; ecosystem services;

    Abstract : Global urbanization is one of the most wide-ranging, irreversible, and rapid land-use changes in modern history. Natural elements, such as trees, should be incorporated into cities to produce sustainable urban environments. READ MORE

  4. 13. Exploring the Green Premium: A Hedonic Pricing Study on House Prices in Municipalities Adjacent to Färnebofjärden and Tyresta National Parks

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Tobias Strömbäck; Daniel Neij Boarder; [2023-06-29]
    Keywords : National Park; hedonic price model; proximity; property; willingness to pay;

    Abstract : This thesis conducts a hedonic pricing model with multiple regression analysis to examine the relationship between proximity to Färnebofjärden and Tyresta National Parks and house prices in adjacent municipalities between 2019 and 2020. The literature reviewed indicates a positive correlation, but it has various gaps which our thesis addresses. READ MORE

  5. 14. ACCESS TO URBAN COOL AND GREEN SPACES FOR OLD ADULTS IN GOTHENBURG – A GIS-BASED ANALYSIS OF RADIANT HEAT

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för biologi och miljövetenskap

    Author : Robert Klein; [2023-01-19]
    Keywords : urban climate; heat stress; mean radiant temperature; SOLWEIG; urban vegetation; urban planning;

    Abstract : Old adults are particularly vulnerable against heat stress. Considering the ageing society and the projected increase of heat events, planning for heat-resilient urban environments for old adults will become increasingly important. READ MORE

  6. 15. Gröna korridorer för biologisk mångfald och vistelse i Hyllie

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of People and Society

    Author : Boel Kristina Andersson; [2023]
    Keywords : gröna korridorer; grönt nätverk; stadsmiljö; biologisk mångfald; upplevelsevärden; växtgestaltning; Hyllie;

    Abstract : I detta arbete studeras möjligheten att skapa gröna korridorer mellan tre parker i Hyllie i Malmö. Syftet är dels att skapa förutsättningar för att främja den biologiska mångfalden i staden men också att skapa gröna miljöer som tilltalar människor. READ MORE