Search for dissertations about: "Accessibility"
Showing result 11 - 15 of 553 swedish dissertations containing the word Accessibility.
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11. Network-based urban growth - How centrality and accessibility to places shape land use
Abstract : The world is experiencing unprecedented and rapid urbanization. To be able to handle this transformation and guide the design of these cities in the way the inhabitants want to have them, it is necessary to understand the drivers and perform planning beforehand. Cities are complex systems. READ MORE
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12. Geographic Accessibility Analysis - Methods and Application
Abstract : Geographic accessibility to services is important. Having a grocery store and a school nearby are important living conditions and having a rescue station close by could be a life-saver. READ MORE
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13. Egressibility : Applying the concept of accessibility to the self-evacuation of people with functional limitations
Abstract : The population is getting increasingly older, and old age is correlated with decreased functional capacity. In society, continuous improvements in accessibility of public environments is apparent. READ MORE
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14. Exploration and Development of Methodology for Accessibility Assessments: Based on the Notion of Person-Environment Fit
Abstract : To improve population health, it is important to create environments that support activity, participation and health. One crucial aspect concerns the degree to which the built environment is accessible for all people including those with reduced functional capacity. READ MORE
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15. A ten-year development of accessibility in the outdoor environment : Municipal challenges and older people’s perception
Abstract : In an inaccessible outdoor environment, older people and people with disabilities can experience environmental barriers. The environmental barriers can restrict them and their abilities to walk. Environmental barriers can be avoided by designing the outdoor environment to meet the needs of older people and people with disabilities. READ MORE