Search for dissertations about: "sustainable urban planning"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 119 swedish dissertations containing the words sustainable urban planning.

  2. 21. Urban Ecosystem Services : The Value of Green Spaces in Cities

    Author : Johannes Langemeyer; Thomas Elmqvist; Erik Gómez-Baggethun; Kai Chan; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Urban; ecosystem services; valuation; Sustainability Science; vetenskap om hållbar utveckling;

    Abstract : In an ever more urban world, the role of green spaces in cities is increasingly highlighted for their capacity to provide ecosystem services for human well-being. Yet, the value of urban green spaces is still widely overlooked in urban policy and planning. READ MORE

  4. 22. Urban Form and Mobility - Analysis and Information to Catalyse Sustainable Development

    Author : Todor Stojanovski; Andrew Karvonen; Tigran Haas; Karl Kottenhoff; Haris N. Koutsopoulos; Lars-Göran Mattsson; Cervero Robert; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; urban form; sustainable mobility; mobility choices; urban design; accessibility; Planering och beslutsanalys; Planning and Decision Analysis;

    Abstract : Urban transportation today consumes scarce resources of fossil fuels and it is a major cause for environmental damage and accelerating climate change. To achieve sustainable mobility in the cities, it is necessary to improve energy efficiency and lower carbon emissions through the promotion of walking, cycling and especially public transportation. READ MORE

  5. 23. Modeling urban energy flows at macro and district levels : towards a sustainable urban metabolism

    Author : Aumnad Phdungsilp; Ivo Martinac; Kevin Bennett; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY;

    Abstract : The urban sustainability is a growing importance in the built environment research. Urban areas play a key role in planning for sustainable city development. Urbanization has implications for future energy systems and energy-related emissions. READ MORE

  6. 24. Unpacking Sanitation Planning Comparing Theory and Practice

    Author : Jennifer R Mc Conville; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Participation; Sustainability; Urban; Procedural planning theory; Decision-making; Sanitation; Process; Planning practice;

    Abstract : Lack of proper sanitation is linked to significant negative impacts on environmental and public health, economy, and human dignity. Despite the efforts made to reach the United Nations Millennium Development Goals, the world will miss its target of halving the percentage of people without access to improved sanitation by 2015; and there is general agreement within the field of sanitation that the sector has failed to deliver substantial improvements to the most needy. READ MORE

  7. 25. Contract Archaeology and Sustainable Development : Between Policy and Practice

    Author : Ulrika Söderström; Anders Högberg; Anna Källén; Linnéuniversitetet; []
    Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; Contract Archaeology; Sustainable Development; Heritage; Heritage Management; Urban Planning; Policy; Sweden; Kalmar; Uppdragsarkeologi; Arkeologi; Hållbar utveckling; Hållbarhet; Kulturarv; Tillämpat kulturarv; Stadsplanering; Kalmar; Archaeology; Arkeologi;

    Abstract : The aim of my PhD work is to study how heritage and archaeological knowledge can be applied in practice to meet the aims of Agenda 2030, in particular goal no.11 Sustainable cities and communities. This licentiate thesis serves to provide a foundation for this research. READ MORE