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  1. 1. Beyond the Green: Exploring how municipalities consider the planning and implementation of nature-based solutions

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

    Author : Victoria Johnson; Jade Yasmin Szegedi; [2023]
    Keywords : Nature-based solutions; Co-benefits; Municipal planning; Piggyback projects; Multifunctionality; Inter-departmental collaboration; Social involvement; Climate change adaptation; Societal challenges; Conflicting interests; Malmö; Rotterdam; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Nature-based solutions (NbS) are gaining popularity as tools to address societal challenges while providing social, economic, and environmental benefits. Given that NbS is a relatively new concept, there is a lack of guidance on how NbS in urban areas can be adapted to fit their socio-spatial context and provide benefits. READ MORE

  3. 2. Global satellite data as proxies for urbanization in flood prone areas

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Florian van Schaik; [2018]
    Keywords : flood exposure; global satellite data; urbanization; remote sensing; sustainable development;

    Abstract : Delta regions are typically characterized by their high population density, low elevation, and risk of flooding. Long term planning and preparation is needed to mitigate the adverse effects of floods. READ MORE

  4. 3. The integration of water issues in comprehensive municipal planning : A comparison of organization and practice in Sweden and the Netherlands

    University essay from Institutionen för naturgeografi och kvartärgeologi (INK)

    Author : Simon Lelie; [2011]
    Keywords : comprehensive municipal planning; spatial planning; water; Sweden; Netherlands; structuurvisies; gemeentelijk ruimtelijk structuurplan; ruimtelijke ordening; water; Zweden; Nederland; översiktsplaner; fysisk planering; vatten; Sverige; Nederländerna;

    Abstract : The water environment is facing many threats, waters are polluted, ecosystems destroyed andclimate change is causing more problems related to flooding and droughts. For a long time,these water problems have been addressed separately. READ MORE

  5. 4. CONNECTING HEARTHS, STREANTHENING PERSONALITY –How to attain a more attractive city core in the Dutch city of Hengelo in Overijssel

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Sektionen för teknokultur, humaniora och samhällsbyggnad

    Author : Per Stenholm; [2005]
    Keywords : Dutch; the Netherlands; Nederländerna; Hengelo; Architecture; Arkitektur; Urban Planning; Spatial Planning; Fysisk Planering; Stadsplanering ;

    Abstract : The goal for the diploma work is to give overall proposals and a concrete plan proposal, based on scientific investigations and analysis of the Dutch city of Hengelos inner-city strengths and weaknesses, for how to make the city core of Hengelo more attractive 24 hours a day. ... READ MORE

  6. 5. Implementation of the ESDP : the example of North West Europe

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Sektionen för teknokultur, humaniora och samhällsbyggnad

    Author : Timo Bruehmann; Sabrina Florkowski; Kevin Ickes; [2005]
    Keywords : ESDP; spatial; Europe; Denmark; Netherlands; Germany; interreg; Euregio; Fehmarn; Betuwe;

    Abstract : The Thesis examines the implementation of the ESDP in the planning systems of North West Europe (Denmark, North Germany, Netherlands). For that it shows the influence of the ESDP on programmes and policies in the respective planning system, and also provides ideas to improve the interaction. .. READ MORE