Category Archives: urban morphology

Jungle in Heart of the City

Posted on July 29, 2018 by Rashid Faridi

We discovered jungle in the heart of the city- this time in Edinburgh.These are called London Road Gardens once a stone Quarry.

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Basic Categories of Land Use Change in an Urban System

Posted on June 29, 2018 by Rashid Faridi

Although cities as we know them  occupy the same location for centuries, the  physical infrastructure which comprise the built environment are not static but altered continuously by dynamic forces of change initiated by various public and private interests. This modification of … Continue reading →

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Urban Morphology: Gentrification for Better and Worse

Posted on June 14, 2018 by Rashid Faridi

Gentrification is the phenomenon when more wealthy people moving into lower-income communities. They often faces opposition, sometimes for the wrong reasons. It is important to consider all benefits and costs when formulating urban development policies. During  last century, most North … Continue reading →

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