Essays about: "living in mega city"

Found 5 essays containing the words living in mega city.

  1. 1. Peri urban agriculture in Casablanca : a multifunctional solution to a sustainable urban food supply?

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

    Author : Georg Krüger; [2016]
    Keywords : urban agriculture; urban farming; agroecology; sustainable agriculture;

    Abstract : The urbanisation in the world today is at its highest pace so far in history. More than half of the world’s population is already living in cities. In the developing countries the cities and mega regions are expected to grow in the coming decades (United Nations, 2014). READ MORE

  3. 2. City Life in two different density situations : experiences of people moving from a densely populated mega city to a sparsely populated developing city

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

    Author : Rifat Hassan Romel; [2014]
    Keywords : density; population density; outdoor activities; city life of people; experiences of people;

    Abstract : Density studies are now one of the areas of the most prolific interest for city planners, policy makers and designers. The shift of this interest comes from rapid urbanization and globalization issues, which the modern cities are suffering right now. Density has created some impact upon the city life: both in positive and negative ways. READ MORE

  4. 3. RAPID URBANIZATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION : THE CASE OF MEGA CITY DHAKA

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Centrum för öst- och sydöstasienstudier

    Author : Rahman Mizanur; [2011]
    Keywords : Urbanization; Environmental Degradation; Dhaka City; Basic Needs; Urban Inhabitants; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Dhaka the capital city of Bangladesh is one of the largest and most populous cities in the world. According to World Bank, Bangladesh has been experiencing a rapid urbanization over the last few decades, and Dhaka City’s projected 20 million residents will make it the third-largest city in the world by 2020. READ MORE

  5. 4. Acoustic Design in Urban Development : analysis of urban soundscapes and acoustic ecology research in New York City

    University essay from Ljud- och musikproduktion

    Author : Emeli Pontén; [2010]
    Keywords : Acoustic Design; Acoustic Ecology; Urban Acoustics; Urban Development; Soundscape; Noise; New York City; Sonic Diversity; Architecture;

    Abstract : The world is urbanizing rapidly with more than half of the global population now living in cities. Improving urban environments for the well-being of the increasing number of urban citizens is becoming one of the most important challenges of the 21st century. READ MORE

  6. 5. From Slum to Adequate Shelter - A Study on Housing Solutions for the Urban Poor in Manila, Philippines

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Högskoleingenjörsutbildning i byggteknik med arkitektur

    Author : Eva Mörnhed; Maria Gehander; [2008]
    Keywords : baseco; the philippines; manila; low-cost housing; urban poverty; slum; housing project; habitat for humanity; gawad kalinga.; Building construction; Byggnadsteknik; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : This report is about the housing situation in Manila, capital of the Philippines. 25% of the inhabitants in this mega city live in informal settlements, often on places unsuitable for living. The target area of this paper is Baseco, a large slum area near the outlet of Pasig River and home to 47 000 people according to the 2002 census. READ MORE