Category Archives: Urban Studies

Urban Dualism: The Concept

Posted on July 10, 2026 by Rashid Faridi

Urban dualism refers to the existence of two different urban domains or systems within the same urban area. It is usually seen in developing nations, wherein modern urban structures occur side by side with their traditional kind. Thus, urban dualism … Continue reading →

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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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