Essays about: "rapidly growing cities"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 37 essays containing the words rapidly growing cities.

  1. 1. Using GIS and satellite data to assess access of green area for children living in growing cities

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Rebecca Borg; [2024]
    Keywords : Geography; GIS; Geographical Information System; Urban green space; children; schools; Malmö; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Urban green space (UGS) refers to open spaces within an urban context that are filled with greenery and nature. These can range from very small vegetation to expansive park areas. The common denominator is that they have proven to be beneficial for human health and well-being. Access to green spaces is also important for children. READ MORE

  3. 2. Bengaluru burning

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Mahima Moolbharati; [2023]
    Keywords : heatwave vulnerability; sustainability science; critical urban theory; neoliberalism; gentrification; postcolonialism; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Climate-changed induced extreme events like heatwaves have become increasingly critical issues in urban India. Rapidly growing cities are vulnerable to adverse effects of heatwaves exacerbated by inequalities embedded in urbanisation. READ MORE

  4. 3. Livfulla och trygga torg : en fallstudie av Rådhustorget i Umeå

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

    Author : Alva Rubertsson; Elin Thunberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Torg; offentliga ytor; social hållbarhet; trygghet; livfullhet; aktiviteter;

    Abstract : Till följd av dagens kraftigt växande städer och förtätning som stadsideal blir de offentliga ytorna extra viktiga för människors välmående. Social hållbarhet handlar om att utforma städer där människors mående sätts i fokus. READ MORE

  5. 4. Impact of the Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) IOTA on Smart Cities

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : BENEDIKT STEINER; VINCENT NEIDLINGER; [2021]
    Keywords : IOTA; DAG; Tangle; Distributed Ledger Technology DLT ; Blockchain; Smart City; IoT; IOTA; DAG; Tangle; Distributed Ledger Technology DLT ; Blockchain; Smart City; IoT;

    Abstract : This article analyses the impact of the IOTA distributed ledger technology (DLT) on smart cities. The world population is rapidly increasing while at the same time trends such as urbanization shape future demographics. READ MORE

  6. 5. Urban Fringe: Exploring the expansion of city, challenges on agricultural lands and food production in context of Northern Lund

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Sushanta Saha; [2021]
    Keywords : urban fringe; food production; population growth; densification; Lund; urbanism; sustainable urban design; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : World population is increasing rapidly and cities are growing constantly outwards, in most cases taking over the agricultural lands. Besides Sweden imports 65% of agricultural products and if some situation like pandemic happens and neighbouring countries close the border completely the fresh vegetables will only last for 14 days! Responsible authority for this is the municipalities who have almost no control in food production. READ MORE