Essays about: "the role of planning in life."

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  1. 16. Glimpses of sustainability : four short stories to expand perceptions of the future

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

    Author : Nina Iglesias Söderström; [2023]
    Keywords : sustainable futures; storytelling; worldviews; well-being; indigenous knowledge; landscape architecture; scenarios; beyond GDP growth; envisioning; societal change;

    Abstract : Drawing inspiration from the Futures Beyond GDP Growth report, this thesis transforms visions of sustainable futures into tangible narratives, delving deep into the potentialities of everyday lives in such realities. Through creative writing and AI-generated visuals, four distinct scenarios are brought to life, offering glimpses into worlds shaped by profound systemic shifts and alternative worldviews. READ MORE

  3. 17. Kill your darlings. A case study on balancing perform and transform towards net zero emission and what implications shifts in green technology may have on business models

    University essay from

    Author : Filip Stener; Marielle Plaza; [2022-04-07]
    Keywords : transformation; sustainability; investments; green technology; business models; servitization; partnerships; profit; finance;

    Abstract : Large manufacturing companies with the ability to use internal sources of capital to finance their investments in green technologies face several complex issues and decisions on how to perform today to finance their transition. There is currently a lack of research on how companies can accelerate sustainable transitions. READ MORE

  4. 18. Reducing the environmental impact of new neighbourhoods during early planning stages using life cycle analysis (LCA) : Towards effective decision support tools for settlements projects

    University essay from KTH/Byggvetenskap

    Author : Pierrick Francois Gervasi; [2022]
    Keywords : district LCA; residential neighbourhood; EPD; Urban Print; urban; modelling; normalization; weighing; planet boundaries.;

    Abstract : Since the first warnings on the limits of planet Earth, 50 years ago, policies havenot been sufficient and fast enough to create a more sustainable world, which is todayillustrated by climate change, an increase in resource scarcity, and tremendousbiodiversity loss. Cities have been playing an important role in those environmentalconsequences, today accounting for 60% of greenhouse gases. READ MORE

  5. 19. Connecting and Constructing Neighborhoods : Mental maps for seeing the role of transport infrastructure to neighborhoods in Stockholm

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Kulturgeografiska institutionen

    Author : Magnus Lindskog; [2022]
    Keywords : Stockholm; Transport infrastructure; Neighborhoods; Mental mapping; Landscapes; Mobility;

    Abstract : How are the neighborhoods of Aspudden, Telefonplan and Älvsjö perceived by the local population? And what role does transport infrastructure play in the construction of these neighborhoods? With modern-day planning ideals focusing on sustainable mobility and human-centered living environments, this thesis examines the subjective perception of the physical landscape and how neighborhoods are felt and experienced. By conducting qualitative mental mapping interviews, I aim to highlight and comprehend landscapes of everyday life. READ MORE

  6. 20. Mångfald av arter bland stadens träd : hur olika kommuner i Sverige arbetar med mångfald av trädarter i urbana miljöer

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

    Author : Linnéa Eliasson; [2022]
    Keywords : artdiversitet; artmångfald; urbana träd;

    Abstract : Träden i staden fyller många viktiga funktioner, dels för stadens ekosystem och dess tillhandahållande av ekosystemtjänster, dels för bevarandet av biologisk mångfald. Träden bidrar med många effekter som skapar bättre klimat och livskvalitet i städerna, till exempel renare luft och behagligare lokalklimat. READ MORE