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1. 1. Exploring the Green Premium: A Hedonic Pricing Study on House Prices in Municipalities Adjacent to Färnebofjärden and Tyresta National Parks

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Tobias Strömbäck; Daniel Neij Boarder; [2023-06-29]
   Keywords : National Park; hedonic price model; proximity; property; willingness to pay;

   Abstract : This thesis conducts a hedonic pricing model with multiple regression analysis to examine the relationship between proximity to Färnebofjärden and Tyresta National Parks and house prices in adjacent municipalities between 2019 and 2020. The literature reviewed indicates a positive correlation, but it has various gaps which our thesis addresses. READ MORE

3. 2. Sustainable housing for everyone: A qualitative study of sustainable urban development and housing provision in Malmö

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Socialhögskolan

   Author : Malin Hansson; [2023]
   Keywords : Social Sciences;

   Abstract : This thesis explores how the city of Malmö plans for the housing provision from a sustainability perspective by studying social and environmental sustainability in the urban development process with a focus on housing. The study is a qualitative case study and interviews with employees working in the municipality and a document study have been conducted. READ MORE

4. 3. Hållbara dagvattenlösningars bidrag till multifunktionella ytor : en studie på kvartersmark i form av bostadsgårdar i Uppsala

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

   Author : Matilda Oldenmark; Thea Andersson; [2023]
   Keywords : Hållbar dagvattenhantering; hållbara dagvattenlösningar; multifunktionalitet; kvartersmark;

   Abstract : Utgångspunkten för denna uppsats har varit att få en inblick i hur hållbara dagvattenlösningar kan appliceras på kvartersmark för att skapa multifunktionella ytor. Uppsatsen bearbetar och analyserar multifunktionalitet och ekosystemtjänster för att förstå deras funktion och hur de samexisterar. READ MORE

5. 4. THRIVE - with heritage to sustainability

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

   Author : Ralph Frühwirth; Martyna Idasiak; [2023]
   Keywords : urban design; architecture; landscape architecture; sustainability; portugal; lisbon; mouraria; heritage; climate change; heat waves; water management; cities; urbanity; housing; environment; local life; urban rehabilitation; green jobs; solar energy; traffic management; biodiversity; Arts and Architecture; Earth and Environmental Sciences; History and Archaeology; Social Sciences; Technology and Engineering; General Works; Science General;

   Abstract : The historic urban area of Lisbon emerged during the Middle Ages and was the origin of the development of a rather small neighbourhood, Mouraria. Not only did it count as the centre of the capital, but because of Lisbon being the metropolis of the Portuguese empire, Mouraria is now home to a diverse group of people, whose culture influences its special characteristics to this day. READ MORE

6. 5. Sustainable and affordable housing in Nairobi, Kenya : An analysis of challenges and opportunities from the perspective of key actors

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Toyah Eglin; [2023]
   Keywords : affordable housing; sustainable buildings; local implementations; bioclimatic adaptations;

   Abstract : The global urban population is projected to grow rapidly in the coming years, leading to an increase in housing demand that is not always met with adequate supply of quality housing. In the low-and middle-income context of Kenya, this gap has led to the proliferation of sub-standard housing implementations, with significant social and environmental impacts. READ MORE