Essays about: "urban resilience"

Showing result 26 - 30 of 215 essays containing the words urban resilience.

  1. 26. ”The Sea City” in Trelleborg: A climate-adapted design proposal to combat flooding from cloudbursts and rising sea levels

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

    Author : Ulrica Flemström; [2023]
    Keywords : Adaptability; climate adaptation; cloudbursts; coastal protections; flooding; nature-based solutions; resilience; rising sea levels; sustainability; sustainable urban design; urban design; urban planning.; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : Scientific studies indicate that the effects of the ongoing climate crisis negatively affect and sometimes also threaten the built environment, humanity and nature in many ways. Cloudbursts and rising sea levels are two examples of such effects, which result in complex dilemmas and interesting challenges that planners and urban designers face within their field of work. READ MORE

  3. 27. Beyond Traditional Hierarchies: Co-Creation of Urban Resilience through Transdisciplinary Approaches : An exploratory case study of the city of Dresden

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknik

    Author : Charlotte Martha Sprengel; [2023]
    Keywords : Urban Resilience; Participatory Urban Planning; Integrated Urban Development; Community Engagement; Sustainable Cities;

    Abstract : Urbanization and the growth of populations in cities have led to increased exposure and vulnerability to social and environmental changes, such as natural disasters like floods and climate change uncertainties creating complex social dynamics. Cities as tourist destinations are especially susceptible to such disruptions, as their infrastructure and overall aesthetic contribute significantly to their value, ensuring employment opportunities and public well-being. READ MORE

  4. 28. Pathways to Multispecies Cities: Backcasting from Solarpunk Stories

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Stockholm Resilience Centre

    Author : Reetta Rossi; [2023]
    Keywords : solarpunk; backcasting; urban futures;

    Abstract : Cities are increasingly important for the well-being of humans, other species, and the whole biosphere. Recently, there has been growing awareness of cities being inhabited by multiple species whose needs are entangled. READ MORE

  5. 29. Exploring youth’s nature values and desirable future visions of the Royal National City Park in Stockholm

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning (BIG); Stockholms universitet/Stockholm Resilience Centre

    Author : Hannah Thiel; [2023]
    Keywords : Desirable future visions ∙ Natures Futures Framework ∙ Royal National City Park Stockholm ∙ Three Horizons Framework ∙ Transformation ∙ Youth;

    Abstract : As human activity continues to cause significant global issues, such as the decline of biodiversity, there is an increasing demand to engage with desirable visions of the future. Sustainability research emphasizes the significance of participatory approaches prioritizing nature and incorporating diverse human-nature relationships to promote more inclusive and sustainable paths to a positive future. READ MORE

  6. 30. Post Disaster: Examining Social Tension,Humanitarian Aid Impact and Urban PlanningLessons : The case of Karantina in Beirut, Lebanon

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Khadija Ali; [2023]
    Keywords : Host community; refugee; crisis; tension; integration; NGOs; Världssamhälle; flykting; kris; spänning; integration; icke-statliga organisationer NGO:er ;

    Abstract : Lebanon has a long history of hosting refugees. The influx of refugees has placed pressure on thecountry’s resources, infrastructure, and economy. READ MORE