Essays about: "unplanned settlements"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 13 essays containing the words unplanned settlements.

  1. 6. Dharavi : Space, time, human condition towards a theory on unplanned settlements

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Sektionen för planering och mediedesign

    Author : Charlotta Eriksson; [2013]
    Keywords : Unplanned settlement; Dharavi; Human condition; paticipatory planning;

    Abstract : Dharavi, one of the largest unplanned settlements in the world, inhabit over 700 000 people. The illegal settlements dating back to the 18th century are now under threat to be torn down in order to develop highly modern office and apartment spaces. READ MORE

  3. 7. Evaluation of the levels of selected trace metal pollutants in groundwater and soil from protected springs in peri-urban Kampala, Uganda.

    University essay from KTH/Mark- och vattenteknik

    Author : Shler Moulodi; Jessica Thorsell; [2013]
    Keywords : Kampala; protected springs; trace metal contamination; informal settlements; groundwater;

    Abstract : The current urban infrastructure and demographic development of Uganda and in particular of Kampala city is rapid and does not correspond to the planned socio-economic and industrial infrastructure. This project was justified by the existence of numerous peri-urban areas with unplanned and no monitored san-itary as well as water supply systems. READ MORE

  4. 8. Influence of Urban Form on Co-presence in Public Space : A Space Syntax Analysis of Informal Settlements in Pune, India

    University essay from KTH/Urbana och regionala studier

    Author : Joel Hernbäck; [2012]
    Keywords : Urban form; space syntax; public space; informal settlements; slum; unplanned built environment; gender.;

    Abstract : This master thesis is intended as a contribution to the understanding of the influence urban form has on urban life and by extension social structures in society, by focusing on gender relations and their reflections on the use of public space. In addition, the aim of the study is to do so in relation to a comparison between two different types of urban environments; one slum area that can be regarded as formally unplanned with an irregular gradually grown street network and one slum area of more deliberately planned character with a more regular street grid. READ MORE

  5. 9. Strengthening Community Led Resilience to Threats of Climate Change in Africa. Case Study Uganda

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Solomon Tipelle Asea; [2010]
    Keywords : Adaptive Capacity; Resilience; Participatory Rural Appriasal; Vulnerability; Adaptation; Contingency Planning; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Impacts of extreme events caused by climate change, particularly heavy rains that lead tofloods and the prolonged recurrent droughts are now a regular occurance across the entireAfrican continent, hindering the region’s ability to be able to meet the MDGs by 2015. Africais already described as the most vulnerable and least prepared continent to these impacts andwith the lowest adaptive capacity levels attributed to limited financial, technological andinstitutional resources available. READ MORE

  6. 10. The effect of urbanization on protected areas. The impact of urban growth on a wildlife protected area: a case study of Nairobi National Park

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Flora Mutuga; [2009]
    Keywords : wildlife protection; urbanization; Nairobi National Park; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : The world is becoming progressively more urbanized; urbanization rates are increasing at an unprecedented rate in the developing world, particularly in Africa and Asia. While the growth of cities has reflected man’s advancement and achievement, there have also been some negative effects, especially on the natural environment. READ MORE