Essays about: "urbanisation, land development"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 32 essays containing the words urbanisation, land development.

  1. 21. Motivet till klivet : en studie av drivkrafterna och meningsskapandet inom en ny grön utflyttningsvåg för självhushållning

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

    Author : Lena Norrström; [2014]
    Keywords : gröna vågen; självhushållning; motiv; mening; system; livsvärld; landsbygd; utflyttare; sociala rörelser;

    Abstract : Aktuella trender kring stadsodling, ekologism, antikommersialism och självhushållning visar tecken på att en ny grön våg är på ingång. Hos de nya livsstilsidealen finns en vurm för landsbygden. READ MORE

  3. 22. Investigation of the “BREEAM Communities” tool with respect to urban design

    University essay from KTH/Miljöstrategisk analys (fms)

    Author : Athina Venou; [2014]
    Keywords : BREEAM Communities; urban design; process tool; assessment; community; district; case study; planning stages; interviews; BREEAM Communities; stadsplanering; processverktyg; utvärderings; gemenskap; Distrikt; fallstudie; Planeringsstadiet; intervjuer;

    Abstract : Urbanisation is an increasing phenomenon especially the last years, which is of major concern due to the damage that can cause on environmental components such as climate, biosphere, land and water resources. A prevalent way to control this damage and mitigate the negative impacts of urban areas, lately, is considered the use of international tools like BREEAM Communities. READ MORE

  4. 23. Power and interests in conflicts over the use of irrigation channels in an informal settlement : a Peruvian perspective

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

    Author : Lisa Waselikowski; [2013]
    Keywords : Unplanned Urbanisation; Open-access Resources; Soft Systems Methodology; Informality in Housing; Power in Conflicts;

    Abstract : Rapid and informal urbanisation is a phenomenon which is changing agricultural and natural landscapes into urban areas in an unplanned manner all over the world, especially in the global south. This has many consequences one of which is tension and conflict between traditional land users and urban settlers, leading to struggles over scarce resources. READ MORE

  5. 24. Approaching urban sustainability : - a minor field study in India

    University essay from JTH, Byggnadsteknik

    Author : Julia Brandt; Linnéa Svensson; [2013]
    Keywords : Urbanisation; Urban sustainability; Pillars of sustainability; WSP India; The Green City; Urban development; Indian cities;

    Abstract : This thesis aims to enable improved urban sustainability in India and has therefore been conducted at WSP’s office in Delhi. The objective has been to chart the Indian characteristics as well as to identify difficulties regarding urban sustainability. READ MORE

  6. 25. Gendered spaces : a socio-spatial study in the informal settlement Dharavi in Mumbai

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

    Author : Helena Ohlsson; [2013]
    Keywords : Slum; informal settlements; urban planning; use of space; gender; urban form; hierarchy of spaces; gender-sensitive urban design; India; Dharavi.;

    Abstract : This thesis explores the relation between built form and sociocultural relationships with Dharavi in Mumbai as a case. The study explores gender segregation and the relation between use of space and urban form and in what way the built structure and its functions influence the everyday life. READ MORE