Category Archives: Urban Studies

Delhi’s Urdu Bazzar : A Legacy in Urban Social Fabric

Posted on August 24, 2025 by Rashid Faridi

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Urban Microclimate

Posted on December 26, 2024 by Rashid Faridi

An urban microclimate is a small area of urbanized land that has different atmospheric conditions than the surrounding area. The following are illustrative examples. Microclimates Regular microclimates that happen to be in a city. For example, proximity to large bodies of water and … Continue reading →

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Site and Situation of Settlement

Posted on August 4, 2024 by Rashid Faridi

The Site of a settlement describes the physical nature of where it is located. Factors 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 … Continue reading →

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Trees are Guide to Clean Water

Posted on June 13, 2024 by Rashid Faridi

Cities need trees to survive.Trees growing in communities, adjacent to residential and commercial properties, parks, along roads, and in parking lots provide a wealth of environmental, social and, economic benefits such temperature modification and energy conservation; air pollution removal, improved … Continue reading →