Essays about: "polycentric development"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 19 essays containing the words polycentric development.

  1. 11. Regional development via high-speed rail : A study of the Stockholm-Mälaren region and possibilities for Melbourne-regional Victoria

    University essay from KTH/Trafik och logistik

    Author : Michael Bayley; [2012]
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    Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to examine, based on a study of the regional high-speed corridors in the Stockholm-Mälaren Region, the possibilities for regional high-speed rail in Melbourne-regional Victoria (Australia) to improve accessibility, and achieve regional development and balanced growth between the capital and its surrounding regions. It deals with the concept of 'regional' high-speed rail, a variant of classic high-speed rail that serves centres along regional corridors stemming from a large city and whose travel purpose includes a high share of daily commuting and occasional business and leisure travel with journey times of up to two hours. READ MORE

  3. 12. Regional Polycentrism - a possible route towards a sustainable transport system in Scania

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi

    Author : Tora Landgren; [2012]
    Keywords : sustainable transport; polycentrism; traveling behavior; regional planning; regional structure; accessibility; Scania; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to investigate how regional polycentrism can contribute to a more sustainable transport system in a specific region. Problems and opportunities for regional polycentrism to contribute to a sustainable transport system are also discussed. The focus of the study is the southernmost region of Sweden, which is Scania. READ MORE

  4. 13. How improved rail infrastructure will affect property values in northern Stockholm. : A study in value capture and the development of public transport in the northern regions of Stockholm.

    University essay from KTH/Bygg- och fastighetsekonomi

    Author : Alexander Pikosz; David Tiberg; [2011]
    Keywords : Public Transport; Real Estate; Polycentric; Monocentric; Property Value; Value Capture; Norrortsbanan; Urban Center; Regional Focal Point; Financing Railroad;

    Abstract : This report aims to determine the economical benefits of improved public transport in some of Stockholms northern suburbs that are strategic locations for further urbanization. The correlation between public transport (PT) and property values will be explored. READ MORE

  5. 14. GIS based and analytical network process based multi criteria decision aid for sustainable urban form selection of the Stockholm region.

    University essay from KTH/Miljöbedömning och -förvaltning

    Author : Gulilat Alemu; [2011]
    Keywords : Analytical hierarchy process; Analytical network process; Geographical information system; Multi criteria decision aid;

    Abstract : Decision making processes of natural resources for sustainable development are very complex processes that contain large amounts of contradicting criteria and alternatives and/or objectives. Hence efficiency of planning and decision making is highly dependent on the structure of the decision problems. READ MORE

  6. 15. Beijing- the Forming of a Polycentric Megacity

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Sektionen för planering och mediedesign

    Author : Zhi Dong; Chen Kong; [2011]
    Keywords : Metropolitan Region; Megacity; Tokyo megacity; Los Angeles megacity; Polycentric Beijing Megacity;

    Abstract : Abstract Last century witnessed the increase of metropolitan regions and much attention has been paid on them. The concept of megacity appeared during the development process of metropolitan regions. READ MORE