Essays about: "urban experiments"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 76 essays containing the words urban experiments.
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1. Soil compaction and the effect on infiltration in urban green environments : A study based on field measurements and HYDRUS 1D modelling
University essay fromAbstract : The consequences of recent flooding and extreme rain events have highlighted the importance of proper urban planning and preventative measures for storm water management. As cities become more urbanized the significance of permeable surfaces such as parks and other urban green spaces increases which infiltrate the water into the ground. READ MORE
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2. Vem har sett vinden? : ett undersökande arbete som utforskar vindens potential att skapa upplevelsevärden
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural DevelopmentAbstract : I en förtätad stad finns det ett stort behov av offentliga attraktiva rum. De vindutsatta platserna är underutnyttjade och avfärdas genom att man enbart ser den problematiska sidan av vinden: dess avkylande effekt. READ MORE
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3. Automatic icon placement approach for improved association & walkability on city wayfinding maps
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskapAbstract : With the evolution of cartography from hand-drawn to digital maps, the task of icon placement has become increasingly complex. Nowadays there is a need to automate this process to produce high quality results in less time. READ MORE
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4. Is there a willingness to pay for shade provision as part of cycling urban infrastructure? Eliciting attributes of a discrete choice experiment in Neiva, Colombia
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaperAbstract : This manuscript reports on an exploration of whether shade provision is valued by urban users of cycling infrastructure. A description of the elicitation process has been outlined in order to build a general but detailed analysis of the different stages included in the exercise of attribute elicitation. READ MORE
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5. Transforming Transportation: How the City of Malmö Can Support Transitions Towards Decarbonized Mobility
University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutetAbstract : Cities play a crucial role in mitigating climate change, yet reducing transportation emissions remains a challenge. Achieving decarbonization in the transportation sector requires systemic transformations across society. READ MORE