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Showing 1 to 6 of 6 for “"urban beach"”.
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Caratterizzazione morfodinamica della spiaggia del Poetto
… modify the geomorphological aspect of beaches, including along the coastal zone where beach front intense human activities cause coastal damage, as well as civil protection issues. This factor is particularly relevant along urban beaches, where managing coastal erosion and maintaining …
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A comparitive study of beach morphology between urban and rural environments : case studies : Għajn Tuffieħa and Balluta beaches
… to anthropogenic influences leaving only a few beaches that are not yet fully developed. The aim for this dissertation was to see how natural and anthropogenic activities affected the beach morphology over a period of six.- month period. Consequently two different beaches: one situated in a …
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Beaches, People, and Change: A Political Ecology of Rockaway Beach after Hurricane Sandy
… uses restoration practices of Rockaway beach post-Hurricane Sandy as a lens to investigate tensions between nature and society on urban coasts. By focusing on this New York City beach, this dissertation aims to examine the interaction between the beach, residents, city and federal …
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The nature of a site : urban and architectural design perspectives on the renovation of Revere Beach, Massachusetts
… architecture that affect the redevelopment of an urban beach. Looking at Boston, Massachusetts' Revere Beach, it examines the impact of shape, location, and environmental, social and economic background on the form and program of future building along the beach edge. The thesis draws together two …
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Eco-geomorphological and hydrodynamic analysis of Mediterranean microtidal beaches in Southern Sardinia
… the stability of coastal systems, accelerating beach erosion, damaging infrastructure and exposing ecosystems and economic activities to significant risks. In this context, integrated coastal management strategies become essential, as they play a key role in predicting, mitigating and adapting …
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Human disturbance impact on shorebirds at Muizenberg Beach, South Africa, during and prior to the COVID-19 lockdown
… most threatened of global habitats due to high urban human population density and demand for socio-ecological services provided by the coast. Sandy beach ecosystems are prominent constituents of coastal regions and sought after for their recreational value, but these systems are understudied …