Essays about: "walkable"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 35 essays containing the word walkable.

  1. 1. THRIVE - with heritage to sustainability

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

    Author : Ralph Frühwirth; Martyna Idasiak; [2023]
    Keywords : urban design; architecture; landscape architecture; sustainability; portugal; lisbon; mouraria; heritage; climate change; heat waves; water management; cities; urbanity; housing; environment; local life; urban rehabilitation; green jobs; solar energy; traffic management; biodiversity; Arts and Architecture; Earth and Environmental Sciences; History and Archaeology; Social Sciences; Technology and Engineering; General Works; Science General;

    Abstract : The historic urban area of Lisbon emerged during the Middle Ages and was the origin of the development of a rather small neighbourhood, Mouraria. Not only did it count as the centre of the capital, but because of Lisbon being the metropolis of the Portuguese empire, Mouraria is now home to a diverse group of people, whose culture influences its special characteristics to this day. READ MORE

  3. 2. Beyond the blueprint : a critical view on plans for transit-oriented development (TOD) in the new indonesian capital

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

    Author : Ifa Nur Ainina; [2023]
    Keywords : TOD; walkability; transit; BRT; capital city; Indonesia; IKN; Nusantara; Sejong;

    Abstract : Indonesia is relocating its capital city from Jakarta to a new city built from scratch called IKN (Ibu Kota Negara/Nusantara). Starting with the prioritized Government Precinct, the full relocation will be completed by 2045. READ MORE

  4. 3. Modelling Airbnb Prices in the Maltese Islands

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Statistiska institutionen

    Author : Gabriella Camilleri; [2023]
    Keywords : Airbnb; Maltese Islands; Machine Learning; Geospatial Data; Transfer; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : The digital platform Airbnb has gained popularity in a number of countries particu- larly in the Maltese islands. Striking a balance in setting a price that is competitive and also renders a good profit can be a challenge. READ MORE

  5. 4. Grätzltransformation - Implementing the Superblock 2.0

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

    Author : Katharina Deisting; [2022]
    Keywords : Superblock HumanScale Transformation TacticalUrbanism Climateadaptation ; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : The IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) report published in 2021 shows that global warming and its consequences progress at a rapid rate. (Masson-Delmotte, V. et al. 2021, p. READ MORE

  6. 5. In search of softness : design strategies for improving walkability and soft mobility in between Spånga station and Rinkebydalen

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

    Author : Elina Wikström; [2022]
    Keywords : walkability; soft mobility; physical and service environment; relational qualities; design strategies; Stockholm;

    Abstract : For millions of years humans have been walking to move from one space to another. And even though the landscape has changed significantly throughout history, walking remains an essential mode of transport in all environments across the world. READ MORE