Category Archives: Urban Studies

Waste Disposal in Cities : A Historical Perspective

Solid waste disposal one of the critical problems of cities.In ancient towns, wastes were thrown onto unpaved streets and roadways. It was not until 320 BCE in Athens that the first known law forbidding this practice was established. At that time a system for … Continue reading →

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Defining Subaltern Urbanisation

The concept of subaltern urbanization is about vibrant smaller settlements—outside the metropolitan shadow—sustainably supporting a dispersed pattern of urbanization. it is about small towns. how these connect and augment the growth of bigger towns. It attempts to make small places intelligible … Continue reading →

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Kearsley’s model of Urban Structure

Kearsley’s model of urban structure is a modified version of Burgess’ concentric zone model that described a typical American city having five concentric zones of land use. G. W. Kearsley stated that Burgess model is the basis for introduction to … Continue reading →

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Digital Twins and Urban Planning

Digital twin technology has emerged as a vital tool in urban planning and design. A digital twin refers to a virtual replica or representation of a physical object, system, or process. In the context of urban planning, a digital twin … Continue reading →

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