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Do Urban Growth Boundaries Work?

Posted on May 4, 2015 by Rashid Faridi

THE DIRT Portland Urban Growth Boundary / Portland Metro via regional governments.org Urban growth boundaries are held up as one of the most effective tools for limiting sprawl. But do they actually work to constrain unplanned development? Three urban growth … Continue reading →

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Pichavaram, the mangrove forest

Posted on May 3, 2015 by Rashid Faridi

Echoes in the Mist By Sharon St Joan The water is not deep at Pichavaram, maybe two or three feet. It is dark green. Waterways run between the islands of mangrove trees. Pichavaram lies along the coast of the Bay … Continue reading →

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Waste Plastic is NO Problem Now!!

Posted on May 1, 2015 by Rashid Faridi

Disposal of waste plastic is not a problem anymore in the steel city Jamshedpur,India. Jamshedpur Utility and Services Company (JUSCO) is using bitumen technology on waste plastic, ranging from polybags to biscuit packets, for constructing roads. JUSCO, has built … Continue reading →

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‘Contested Spaces of Citizenship’ Postgraduate Conference, 29th April 2015, Durham University

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Rashid Faridi

Originally posted on Progressive Geographies:
Programme for upcoming ‘Contested Spaces of Citizenship’ Postgraduate Conference on Wednesday 29th April 2015 at Durham University, with Engin F. Isin as the key-note speaker. All those planning to attend should email g.d.m.maestri@durham.ac.uk to confirm.