Essays about: "municipal planning processes"
Showing result 11 - 15 of 71 essays containing the words municipal planning processes.
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11. Municipal urban transformation through children’s participation : A comparative study of eight municipalities in Skåne
University essay from Linköpings universitet/Tema teknik och social förändringAbstract : The Convention of the Rights of the Child has become law in Sweden, entailing municipalities to adapt to the pillars of the convention, one of them being children’s right to participate. Due to the Swedish planning process, the convention is overruled by other planning- and building laws, meaning that municipal practitioners are free to adapt the convention on their own terms. READ MORE
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12. Beyond the Green: Exploring how municipalities consider the planning and implementation of nature-based solutions
University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och SamhällssäkerhetAbstract : Nature-based solutions (NbS) are gaining popularity as tools to address societal challenges while providing social, economic, and environmental benefits. Given that NbS is a relatively new concept, there is a lack of guidance on how NbS in urban areas can be adapted to fit their socio-spatial context and provide benefits. READ MORE
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13. The Expansion of Renewable Energy Production in Two Swedish Municipalities : Multiple Case Study of Renewable Energy Integration in Planning Documents
University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för temaAbstract : With a growing world population, changing climate, and a greater reliance on electricity, global energy consumption is expected to continue to increase. Solar and wind energy are good options as they are renewable, safe and do not contribute to a lot of emissions as other energy sources. READ MORE
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14. Strategic Planning for Climate Adaptation - a case study of Åre municipality
University essay from Lunds universitet/Miljövetenskaplig utbildningAbstract : Åre municipality, a well-known skiing resort in Sweden, has been classified as a primary risk area for landslides, due to a combination of global warming and increased pressure from expansion. The purpose of this study is to explore options to strengthen climate adaptation planning and reduce vulnerability in Åre. READ MORE
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15. Climate change adaptation and sea level rise : A comparative analysis of municipal climate change adaptation progress in southern Sweden
University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för ekoteknik- och hållbart byggandeAbstract : Global mean sea levels are expected to have increased with 0,43-0,84 meters by the year 2100, due to the effects of climate change. An observed increase in the speed of which sea levels are rising is further cause for concern for inhabitants of coastal communities, as threats of flooding, erosion and saltwater intrusion rapidly become more imminent, prompting protective adaptation measures to be considered. READ MORE