Monthly Archives: October 2020

Is the city becoming obsolete?

Posted on October 15, 2020 by Rashid Faridi

Is the city becoming obsolete? Many social observers believe that it is. In their view, improved information and transportation technology has deprived urban density of its raison d?étre. It is taking different connotations.They also argue that many cities have caused … Continue reading →

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Concentric Zone Theory and Urban Crime

Posted on October 12, 2020 by Rashid Faridi

Ernest Burgess of the University of Chicago, sought to explain clear divisions of socioeconomic status within and immediately outside of cities.  The disparities from one city block to the next were extremely apparent and Burgess created a tool that has … Continue reading →

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Characteristics of Medieval Indian Towns

Posted on October 10, 2020 by Rashid Faridi

Some of the most important characteristics of medieval Indian towns were as follows: (1) Medieval period in India was a transitional time and it was not possible under the unstable political conditions for the planned and systematic urban growth. Only … Continue reading →

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Australia – Snow falls in Victoria just a day after 37C heatwave

Posted on October 7, 2020 by Rashid Faridi

Originally posted on Iowa Climate Science Education:
Both Mt Hotham and Falls Creek in the state’s northeast ranges saw enough snow on Monday for a blanket to settle on the ground as a cold front crossed the state. On Sunday,…

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