Category Archives: urban morphology

Functional Classification of Cities

Posted on October 13, 2018 by Rashid Faridi

The structure and functions of any region varies in terms of function, history of development as well as age of the town. Some towns and cities specialize in some functions and they are known for some products or services. However, … Continue reading →

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Mumbai: A City of Class Divide

Posted on September 21, 2018 by Rashid Faridi

Mumbai is a city laden with class divide. An American photographer, through drone photography, has brought into clear focus the stark divide between the rich and poor in India’s financial capital. An Urban Jungle On his official website, Miller describes … Continue reading →

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Five Early Urban Hearths

Posted on September 19, 2018 by Rashid Faridi

The Urban Systems started early. There were many reasons and factors of early Urban Development. The early urban development started in some pockets and regions. Here five early hearths of urban development are listed and briefly discussed. Mesopotamia The first … Continue reading →