Essays about: "urban ecological infrastructure"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 72 essays containing the words urban ecological infrastructure.

  1. 16. The Guardian Forest : sacred trees and ceremonial forestry in Japan

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Ecology and Management

    Author : Oscar Nilzén; [2021]
    Keywords : sacred forests; shrine; Japan; religion; forest management;

    Abstract : Forests have played a major role in the development of human society across the world. It is therefore no surprise that a natural resource which is such an integral part of human life gave rise to religious beliefs, superstition and notions of the supernatural in connection to trees. READ MORE

  3. 17. Reviving a Neighbourhood in the Old City Center of The Hague - Water as a Strategic Tool for Boosting the Economic, Social, and Ecological Sustainability

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

    Author : Nada Abudan Al-Masry; [2021]
    Keywords : Canals; Reviving; Old City; Netherlands; The Hague; Chinatown; Water; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : Canals have always been an important part of The Netherlands and played a big role within the urban development of the cities. As many of the canals lost their functions by the 19th century, a lot were replaced with streets infrastructure. Replacing the canals with streets has affected the overall ambience of many neighbourhoods in The Netherlands. READ MORE

  4. 18. Stories of Change: Alternative Food Networks in the Urban Setting of Zurich

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Humanekologi

    Author : Patricia Catherine Schmid; [2021]
    Keywords : Food systems; alternative food networks; agriculture; sustainability; good living; food sovereignty; pluriverse; Zurich; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Food is political: from seed over production to distribution and consumption. Large scale agriculture infused multi-layered social, ecological, and economic issues. The need to change the dominant food system approach is widely recognised. Alternatives in food production and distribution emerged and persisted over time. READ MORE

  5. 19. Ekonomikumparken blir ekoparken : en utvärdering och utveckling av parkens ekoeffektivitet

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Elsa Drettner; [2021]
    Keywords : GYF AP; naturbaserade lösningar; ekosystemtjänster; biologisk mångfald i urban miljö; mångfunktionella ytor;

    Abstract : Denna studie syftade till att identifiera och utveckla ekologiska värden för ett urbant parkområde i Uppsala. Utifrån de värden som identifierats föreslogs en rad naturbaserade lösningar för att skapa mer mångfunktionella ytor i parkområdet, stärka dess resiliens och på så sätt även bidra till att skydda det gröna stråk som parken utgjorde en del av. READ MORE

  6. 20. Blandstadens utemiljö : landskapsarkitekturens roll och utformning med Vallastaden i Linköping som fallstudie

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

    Author : Isa Stålhandske; [2021]
    Keywords : blandstad; landskapsarkitektur; funktionsintegrering; tät stad; utemiljö; stadsplanering; social hållbarhet; ekologisk hållbarhet; mixed-use city; compact city; landscape architecture; functional integration; outdoor environment; urban planning; social sustainability; ecological sustainability;

    Abstract : Blandstaden är ett begrepp som förekommer inom modern svensk stadsplanering och omfattar teman som delvis beror av utemiljön. Samtidigt verkar inte mycket vara skrivet om blandstadens utemiljö och dess möjligheter. READ MORE