Essays about: "poor housing conditions"

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  1. 1. Parks and Recreation : A study in planning

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

    Author : Christofer Håkansson; [2023]
    Keywords : Green space; parks; recreation; social; planning; Stockholm; the City of Stockholm; Grönyta; parker; rekreation; social; planering; Stockholm; Stockholm stad;

    Abstract : Urban green space is of substantial importance in regards to the development of sustainable cities. Both the UNs Agenda 2030 and the Swedish environmental goal of A Good Built Environment identify that the city's green space is important for the well-being of humans. READ MORE

  3. 2. Investigating the Gap between Informal Urbanization and Formal Planning and Governance Practices in Metro Manila, Philippines

    University essay from KTH/Urbana och regionala studier

    Author : Aura Keziah Soriano; [2021]
    Keywords : urban planning; informality; informal settlements; global South; Metropolitan Manila;

    Abstract : Metro Manila, Philippines is one of the densest and fastest growing metropolitan regions in the world, of which informal urbanization is a significant contributor. This rapid informal urbanization is a dynamic yet uncoordinated force shaping the city-region, in conflict with the vision of a modern, globally-competitive city-region painted in formal planning instruments. READ MORE

  4. 3. The challenge of Affordable Housing in new urban development projects: : The case of Nyhamnen

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

    Author : thyra Illerbrand; Hanna Hinderson; [2021]
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    Abstract : The notion of Affordable Housing became widespread in the 1980s in North Americaand Europe, when the growing gap between rich and poor manifested itself inthe housing system. In Malmö today, the monthly rent for new produced tenanciescorresponds to about 70 percent of the average citizens disposable income per month. READ MORE

  5. 4. Revising the link between neighbourhoods and education: The case of well performing middle schools in Malmö

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Sociologi

    Author : Andreea Valentina Moraru; [2021]
    Keywords : Neighbourhood effects; Education; Malmö; fsQCA; privatisation of education; Qualitative Comparative Analysis; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : How do neighbourhoods affect life chances? This is a question that researchers have asked in different forms as early as the 50’s –and there is no shortage of papers exploring neighbourhood effects: how where we live affects our well-being or our participation in the labour market, our life expectancy or, in general, our life outcomes. Yet, there is less consensus than one would expect from a field that has been this active: mechanisms are not clearly defined, methodologies are often one-sided, theoretical concepts are outdated and sometimes harmful for communities and contextuality of most kinds is surprisingly rare. READ MORE

  6. 5. Acoustic performance of timber volume elements

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk akustik

    Author : Oliver Olsson; [2020]
    Keywords : Impact sound insulation; Air-borne sound insulation; Cross laminated timber; CLT; Timber Volume Element; Vibration Insulation.; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The thesis investigates the acoustic performance of light weight timber constructions known as timber volume elements and vibration insulation methods employed in these. Common materials used in light weight timber floor constructions and different floor configurations consisting of these materials were also studied. READ MORE