Category Archives: urban morphology

Designing Cities for Migrants

Posted on August 27, 2019 by Rashid Faridi

Migration is a natural human phenomenon. There are more than 175 million migrants in the world today. People leave their countries for many reasons, including war and civil conflict, the desire for economic improvement, family reunification and environmental degradation. Migration … Continue reading →

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Nature and Scope of Urban Geography: An Overview

Posted on August 22, 2019 by Rashid Faridi

Urban Geography is the study and analysis of urban systems with reference to their geographical environment. Broadly speaking, the subject matter includes the origin of towns, their growth and devel­opment, their functions in and around their surroundings. What is  an … Continue reading →

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City States Preceded Nation States

Posted on August 18, 2019 by Rashid Faridi

City-state, a political system consisting of an independent city having sovereignty over contiguous territory and serving as a centre and leader of political, economic, and cultural life. The term originated in England in the late 19th century and has been … Continue reading →

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Site of a Settlement

Posted on August 6, 2019 by Rashid Faridi

The Site of a settlement describes the physical nature of where it is located. Factors such as water supply, building materials, quality of soil, climate, shelter and defence were all considered when settlements were first established. For instance the site of Sydney, in Australia, … Continue reading →

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