Essays about: "rapid urbanization"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 145 essays containing the words rapid urbanization.

  1. 16. Planning Green Infrastructure and Nature-based Solutions in Stockholm County : An Analysis of Comprehensive Plans since 2010 of 26 Municipalities

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

    Author : Yuxin Pu; [2022]
    Keywords : green infrastructure; nature-based solutions; municipal comprehensive plan; Stockholm County; Sweden;

    Abstract : Bringing nature back to cities to counteract the negative impacts of rapid urbanization has resulted in a series of greening terms coined by multidisciplinary scholars to emphasize the importance of natural areas and green environment in developing cities. Green infrastructure and nature-based solutions are popular scientific terms that are used to describe planning interventions for naturalization cities, but most of their studies still focus on academic literature, lacking attention to municipal plans. READ MORE

  3. 17. The influence of spatial variations in rain intensity for cloudburst modelling : a case study of the Gävle cloudburst

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Fanny Jeppsson Stahl; [2022]
    Keywords : Flood modelling; pluvial flooding; spatial variations in rain intensity; design storms; MIKE 21 Flow Model FM; 2D hydraulic modelling; Skyfallsmodellering; pluviala översvämningar; spatiala variationer i regnintensitet; typregn; MIKE 21 Flow Model FM;

    Abstract : With an intensification of heavy rain events in a changing climate and a rapid urbanization the risk for pluvial flooding is increasing in our societies. Pluvial flooding, which is formed when the rainfall rate exceeds the infiltration or drainage rate, can occur rapidly and cause great damages, large economic losses and possibly risk human lives. READ MORE

  4. 18. Transformative change through local networks - A case study on the ‘Local Roadmap for a Climate Neutral Building & Construction Industry 2030’ in Malmö, Sweden

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Christopher Marton; [2022]
    Keywords : Urban Network Governance; Local Networks; Transition Management; GHG Mitigation; Building and Construction Sector; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : With rapid urbanization and an increasing share of anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions from cities, low-carbon urban transformations are critical for mitigating climate change. Local climate networks have been recognized for their potential to govern such activities. READ MORE

  5. 19. Hållbar dagvattenhantering i mittrefug : en studie av Västra Ringvägen i Västerås

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Ida Elgelind; Sandra Villner; [2022]
    Keywords : hållbar dagvattenhantering; mittrefug; gata; infiltrationsanläggning; gräsbeklätt dike; makadamdike;

    Abstract : Dagvattenhanteringen får allt större fokus i stadsplaneringen till följd av klimatförändringar och urbanisering. Städers kraftiga expansion med fler hårdgjorda ytor medför att den naturliga vattencykeln påverkas och större dagvattenmängder rinner av på ytan istället för att infiltrera. READ MORE

  6. 20. Sustainable Business Model Innovation in Vertical Farming Startups : Case Studies of Southeast Asian Vertical Farming Startups

    University essay from KTH/Maskinkonstruktion (Inst.)

    Author : Fajar-Sidik-Abdullah Kelana; [2022]
    Keywords : vertical farming; sustainable food production; startup; Southeast Asia; challenges and opportunities; business model; sustainability practices; sustainable business model innovation; vertikalt jordbruk; hållbar livsmedelsproduktion; startup; Sydostasien; utmaningar och möjligheter; affärsmodell; hållbarhetsmetoder; hållbar affärsmodellsinnovation;

    Abstract : Rapid growing population, urbanization, climate change, decreasing agricultural production, and soil degradation causes massive challenges for food production and supply chain in Southeast Asia, especially in urban areas. A sustainable food production and supply chain system is needed to produce and supply food for Southeast Asia urban areas. READ MORE