Essays about: "urbanization problems"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 126 essays containing the words urbanization problems.

  1. 21. IoT Platform for Smart City Initiatives : A study of the benefits of a central IoT platform for urban development projects within a municipal context

    University essay from Jönköping University/JTH, Avdelningen för datateknik och informatik

    Author : Tensmyr Tobias; [2022]
    Keywords : Smart City Initiatives; Internet of Things; Central IoT Platform; Urban Development;

    Abstract : The transformation of cities into smart cities is a common occurrence today, and one of the reasons is urbanization. Technology contributes to the ability to deal with new problems that arise. READ MORE

  3. 22. Creating Value from Last Mile Deliveries to First Mile Recycling : A Case Study of an Urban Consolidation Center

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : GUSTAV WESTERLUND; DARIN BABAN; [2021]
    Keywords : Urban consolidation center; Urbanization; Urban waste management; Urban freight delivery; Business models; Value creation; Value proposition; Value capture; Urban samlastningscentral; Urbanisering; Urban sophantering; Urbana varuleveranser; Affärsmodeller; Värdeskapande; Värdeerbjudande; Värdefångst;

    Abstract : This study is a part of the HITS-project at the Integrated Transport Research Lab at KTH. The demand for urban freight transportation has continued to grow during the last decades due to increased urbanization. Road-based freight transport contributes to air pollution, traffic congestion and noise pollution. READ MORE

  4. 23. Analysis of Market-Based Flexibility Services- An Evaluation of Flexible Resources’ Indirect Impact on Network Congestion.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Miljö- och energisystem

    Author : Tobias Gunneberg; [2021]
    Keywords : Local flexibility markets; Demand-side flexibility; Congestion management; Load shifting; flexible resources; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Capacity shortages in electricity grids can impose significant costs on society due to missed investments in industry. Due to limited profit opportunities and long lead times, grid reinforcements are not a viable solution to the problem, which must therefore be prevented through efficient use of existing grid resources. READ MORE

  5. 24. Dagvattenhantering som katalysator för urbana ekosystemtjänster : ett gestaltningsförslag för Timboholmsparken i Skövde

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

    Author : Erik Borén; Olle Gillsjö; [2021]
    Keywords : dagvattenhantering; ekosystemtjänster; klimatanpassning; hållbar stadsutveckling; klimatförändringar;

    Abstract : De pågående klimatförändringarna är vår tids största globala utmaning. Global uppvärmning ökar risken för extremväder och redan nu kan vi bland annat se en ökande översvämningsproblematik runtom i världen. Översvämningsproblematiken blir särskilt påtaglig i de urbana områdena som sam-tidigt kan se en starkt ökande inflyttning. READ MORE

  6. 25. Rooftop plant factories: effects on energy use for heating, cooling and electric lighting

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Energi och byggnadsdesign; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Yizhi Zhang; [2021]
    Keywords : Urban and peri-urban agriculture and forestry UPAF ; urban farming UF ; rooftop greenhouse RTG ; lighting; daylighting; energy conservation; roof; greenhouse; food; cities.; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Within the next thirty years, two thirds of the human population will live in a city. This growing urban population requires a major shift in the way we produce and distribute food, since industrial agriculture practices contribute to climate change, biodiversity losses, pollution of waterways, soil degradation, etc. READ MORE