Essays about: "night time urban planning"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 13 essays containing the words night time urban planning.

1. 1. Modeling the Urban Heat Island in Gothenburg, Sweden: an analysis of the Urban Weather Generator Louise

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Louise Lindén; [2023-05-10]
   Keywords : urban climate; urban heat island; Urban Weather Generator; urban planning;

   Abstract : Urban Heat Islands is a well-known phenomenon that has been observed in most cities around the globe. It is a night-time phenomenon occurring on calm and clear nights and is defined as the temperature difference between an urban area and its rural surroundings. READ MORE

3. 2. Sustainable Lighting Strategies for Nytorps Gärde. A Case Study

   University essay from KTH/Ljusdesign

   Author : Joseph Hutt; [2023]
   Keywords : Perceived safety; darkness; sustainability; light pollution; suburban park; lighting strategy;

   Abstract : This paper focuses on exterior lighting strategies for suburban green areas in Stockholm, using the Nytorps gärde case study as an example. The research methodology employed includes a literature review, a survey, quantitative measurements, and expert interviews. READ MORE

4. 3. Night Mayor or Nightmare? Addressing Stakeholders Through Night-time Governance

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Oliver Neate; Teo Johnson; Damla Akkemik; [2022]
   Keywords : Night-time economy; Urban planning; Night-time governance; Night Mayor; Stakeholder Theory; Power Theory; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : This study examines the differing structures of night-time governance organisations observed in Western cities. The study notes that previous research lacks clarification as to the structural differences of night-time governance organisations and further lacks the inclusion of how stakeholders are addressed. READ MORE

5. 4. How can light prove to be the urban catalyst to meet targets set out in the Paris Climate Agreement?

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för arkitektur och samhällsbyggnad (ABE)

   Author : Darran Prior; [2020]
   Keywords : Urban lighting; eco cities; sustainability; holistic design; light pollution; urbanisation; evidence based design; human perception; night time urban planning; social lighting.;

   Abstract : How can reimagining the way we light our cities prove to be the urban catalyst to meet targets set out in the Paris Climate Agreement? In this Master Thesis, I question how restructuring our urban lighting can provide enormous benefits for not only reducing our energy consumption and becoming more efficient societies, but also support social interaction in shaping our cities for the future. The aspects pertaining to urban lighting and its influence on our environment have been organised into economy, political and urban evolution (social) categories, as a way to dissect and appreciate lights associated role in shaping our societies. READ MORE

6. 5. Vem släcker stjärnorna? : en sammanställning över det artificiella ljusets påverkan i den urbana kontexten från en landskapsarkitekts perspektiv

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

   Author : Kajsa Andén; [2020]
   Keywords : ljusförorening; artificiellt ljus; sky glow; hållbar belysning; mörker; urban planering; belysnings strategier; ekosystemtjänster; biologiska system;

   Abstract : Ljusföroreningar innebär det artificiella ljusets negativa påverkan på miljön. Denna påverkan uppmärksammas allt mer i dagens samhälle där belysningen av staden tenderar att bli allt aggressivare mot det naturliga mörkret. Det artificiella ljuset påverkar människor och djurens biologiska system. READ MORE