Essays about: "upgrading strategies"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 33 essays containing the words upgrading strategies.

  1. 21. Philosophical perspectives on sustainable development with a focus on the urban poor

    University essay from KTH/Urbana och regionala studier

    Author : Anna Bäcklund; [2014]
    Keywords : favelas; the urban poor; sustainable development; slum upgrading;

    Abstract : The study discusses sustainable development related to the urban poor in informal settlements. It includes also a case study of how the Municipality of Taboão da Serra, a city in the periphery area to SaoPaulo, work for upgrading the favelas. READ MORE

  3. 22. Streetscapes: behind the scenes : perspectives of streets as place in a slum setting, and how local concepts of place are affected by political and global development interests

    University essay from SLU/Landscape Architecture (until 121231)

    Author : Marlene Thelandersson; Maria Höök; Pia Jonsson; Emma Skottke; [2012]
    Keywords : Streets; place; public space; life-world; system-world; planning processes; informality; slum upgrading; urbanization; spatial representation; Nairobi; Korogocho; Kenya; UN-Habitat;

    Abstract : Planning processes are often disconnected from the experienced place on the ground. Ideologies of space, developing agendas, time constraints and budgets serve to limit the understanding of the lived world of those dwelling in an area and stand at risk to reduce it to the abstract space of maps. READ MORE

  4. 23. Biomethane to Natural Gas Grid Injection : A Technological Innovation System Analysis

    University essay from KTH/Energi och klimatstudier, ECS

    Author : Ankit Singhal; [2012]
    Keywords : Biomethane; Natural Gas; Grid Injection; policy; framework; European; biomethane market; Innovation system; Technological Innovation System Analysis;

    Abstract : Biomethane (upgraded form of biogas) holds unlocked potential as a substitute to fossil natural gas, in terms of achieving climate reduction targets as well as developing a locally secured fuel supply. Biomethane is fully compatible with the existing natural gas grid infrastructure. READ MORE

  5. 24. Regional development via high-speed rail : A study of the Stockholm-Mälaren region and possibilities for Melbourne-regional Victoria

    University essay from KTH/Trafik och logistik

    Author : Michael Bayley; [2012]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to examine, based on a study of the regional high-speed corridors in the Stockholm-Mälaren Region, the possibilities for regional high-speed rail in Melbourne-regional Victoria (Australia) to improve accessibility, and achieve regional development and balanced growth between the capital and its surrounding regions. It deals with the concept of 'regional' high-speed rail, a variant of classic high-speed rail that serves centres along regional corridors stemming from a large city and whose travel purpose includes a high share of daily commuting and occasional business and leisure travel with journey times of up to two hours. READ MORE

  6. 25. IN_SITU - An investigation of functions and future strategies for Leprosy Colony

    University essay from SLU/Landscape Architecture (until 121231)

    Author : Johanna Bratel; Stina Hellqvist; [2011]
    Keywords : Bangalore; enabling strategies; gentrification; India; integration; landscape architecture; slum upgrading;

    Abstract : The world is urbanizing and many cities in developing countriesare unable to accommodate the masses of new city residents.Slums are an immediate response to this process, and in Indiaover 50% of the urban population lives in slums. READ MORE