Essays about: "shrinking city"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 18 essays containing the words shrinking city.

  1. 1. The urban cure : design with local landscape dynamics

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Lilja Will; [2023]
    Keywords : landscape architecture; landscape as a medium; landscape urbanism; process based design; eco-social services; shrinking city; post-industrial revitalisation; sustainable urban planning;

    Abstract : The worlds cities are currently facing challenges related to climate change, resource loss, poverty, social inequality, and technological disruptions. Sustainable urban planning is crucial, especially with the increasing global population and urbanization. Cities are the vital organs that determine the growth and further development of a region. READ MORE

  3. 2. Stockholmslandskapets uterum : utomhusträning i den urbana staden

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Gustaf Viita Adamsson; [2021]
    Keywords : stadsplanering; fysisk aktivitet; stadens uterum;

    Abstract : Mot bakgrunden av att den urbana staden blir allt mer exploaterad och stadens uterum, det vill säga ytorna mellan bebyggelsen, minskar så ska denna uppsats behandla landskapsarkitektur, stadsplanering och fysisk aktivitet i Sveriges huvudstad, Stockholm. I dagens samhälle är en av de främsta folkhälsouppgifterna att få befolkningen mer fysiskt aktiv. READ MORE

  4. 3. Jokkmokk: The Arctic future - Climate transitions and Urban design Challenges in Winter Cities

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

    Author : Cibele De Rezende Guimarães; [2021]
    Keywords : winter city; climate-sensitive design; climate change; small cities; local economy; winter resilience; native people; Sami; cultural identity; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : Polar nights, extreme cold, and snow are part of the identity of Arctic cities; these elements together set a particular demand for urban designers to find solutions to make the city more livable and attractive during the long dark days in the winter and still thrive on being enjoyable during the long bright days in the short summers. However, Arctic cities are threatened continuously by shrinking populations, climate change, and industrial exploitation (ex. READ MORE

  5. 4. A Design for Decline

    University essay from KTH/Arkitektur

    Author : Richard Gray; [2020]
    Keywords : Consolidation; Decline; Latvia; Population; Riga; Shrinking City;

    Abstract : Both in practice and theory, the focus in architecture is often largely about growth. Architecture is, therefore, a tool that we largely use to accommodate growth. However, whilst many cities are experiencing growth, many are facing population decline. Latvia’s capital Riga is one example of this. READ MORE

  6. 5. Sollefteå ungrowing : a shrinking perspective on public space from within a growth dependent system

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Hannah Wright; [2019]
    Keywords : shrinking city; public space; growth; alternative planning; Sollefteå;

    Abstract : This thesis explores public space in shrinking communities and how the development of these spaces is affected by common growth ideals that exist within urban planning. Through literature studies it is found that growth-led planning, driven by the possibility to increase economic value of the urban space, has embedded a dependence on private investors in the development of urban environments. READ MORE