Essays about: "peri-urban"
Showing result 6 - 10 of 97 essays containing the word peri-urban.
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6. Exploring learning processes and social capital in community urban agriculture projects in Bogotá, Colombia
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)Abstract : As the world’s population becomes increasingly urban, the social, economic and environmental living conditions of city-dwellers are under pressure. High levels of pollution, lack of transport links, informal housing, unemployment rates and increasing inequalities are just some of the challenges that rapidly urbanising cities face. READ MORE
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7. Antibiotic use and resistance in the food and agricultural sectors in Bangladesh : present risk factors and possible improvements
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical SciencesAbstract : Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the biggest threats against public health in the world. Antimicrobial substances are used within all different sectors and contribute to development of AMR. READ MORE
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8. Restorative urban forests. A study of nature affordances along forest bathing trails in Northeast Italy : a study of nature affordances along forest bathing trails in Northeast Italy
University essay from SLU/Dept. of People and SocietyAbstract : In the framework of newly-emergent forest-based initiatives for health and well-being, forest bathing and the benefits deriving from this practice are widely explored in the fields of medicine, psychology, and forestry. However, besides the significant body of research about the impacts of forest immersions on human health and well-being, few studies investigate the physical characteristics of forests that support this activity. READ MORE
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9. Produktiva grönytor i periferin : en studie i att introducera mångbruk på kommunala grönytor i stadens ytterkant
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)Abstract : I mötet mellan staden och jordbruket finns möjlighet att skapa en god levnadsmiljö med närhet till service och natur. Men i stadens periferi kan det även uppstå väldigt hårda gränser där underutnyttjade gräsytor möter ett otillgängligt, exkluderande odlingslandskap och där jordbrukets hantverksmässiga skötselmetoder känns avlägsna. READ MORE
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10. Vägen till framtiden : temporär gatuomvandling vid Helsingforsgatan och Roslagsgatan i Stockholm
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural DevelopmentAbstract : När staden växer och byggs tätare, ökar kampen om utrymmet. Städernas allmänna ytor består till stor del av gator, vars främsta funktion är att transportera gående, cyklister och motorister. Vi står inför ett val där vi antingen kan låta gator endast fylla en funktion, som transportled. READ MORE