Essays about: "mega-city"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 essays containing the word mega-city.

1. 1. Colombia’s Socio-Economic Stratification System : An urbanisation policy that causes intergroup conflict?

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

   Author : Emil Pålsson; [2020]
   Keywords : Urbanisation; Segregation; Inequality; Social Identity; Intergroup Conflict; Peaceful Coexistence; Bogotá; Colombia; SDG 10;

   Abstract : Rapid urbanisation is a global phenomenon on the rise. If managed poorly by the cities affected, it may lead to, e.g. segregation, air pollution and civil unrest. READ MORE

3. 2. Vertal HEX : Mobility for the future vertical cityscape

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Designhögskolan vid Umeå universitet

   Author : Simon Turac; [2020]
   Keywords : vertical mobility; future mobility; magnetic levitation; interior design; exterior design; vehicle design;

   Abstract : The project originated with the question "What is the future of urban mobility?" and the counterquestion "What is the future of urbanity?". To understand the future of mobility, we first need to try to understand more of the future context where it'll reside. READ MORE

4. 3. Water and Wastewater Management in the Mega City Istanbul : A General Analysis from a Supply-Demand-Reuse Perspective

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för tema

   Author : Kalibeinuer Mutailifu; [2019]
   Keywords : water supply; wastewater; wastewater treatment; urban water management; supply management; demand management; reuse management; Istanbul;

   Abstract : With a population of over 13 million, Istanbul is one of the biggest city in Europe. The possible increase of population in the future may bring serious problems of water supply after a few decades. Therefore, it is crucial to look for good solutions to problems and potential challenges in water supply and water demand. READ MORE

5. 4. Human Rights Cities in Indonesia - A case study of diverse approaches in Bandung City and Wonosobo Regency

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management

   Author : Sofie Viborg Jensen; [2019]
   Keywords : Cities; Urban Development; Human Rights; Local Governance; Indonesia; Case study; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Building on a previous thesis, which focused on the historical emergence and transformations of different conceptions of so-called human rights cities (HRCs), this study focuses on the ramifications of operationalising the concept in practice in two cities on the Indonesian island Java. The thesis adopts sociological- and discursive new institutionalism as a point of departure for its analysis, looking at the social- and political practices of diffusing HRC. READ MORE

6. 5. Food waste in Beijing - life cycle assessment approach to estimating the environmental impact and resource utilization of various alternatives for food waste treatment in Beijing

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Miljö- och energisystem

   Author : Anna Ek; [2017]
   Keywords : Food waste management; Anaerobic digestion; Life cycle perspective; Beijing; China; WAMPS; Waste management planning system; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : Around the world, the treatment of food waste is a major administrative and environmental problem throughout the food supply chain. Beijing, as any other mega city, is facing vast issues of sustainable food waste treatment in addition to efforts for food waste reduction. READ MORE