Category Archives: Urban Studies

Urban Infrastructure: The time for change

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Rashid Faridi

Growth in human population and economic development strain the world’s finite resources such as land, water, materials, food and energy. To maintain and in some cases, improve our quality of life, we need to develop sustainably – such that our … Continue reading →

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Our Cities Hold the Key to Global Sustainability

Posted on August 14, 2010 by Rashid Faridi

Our cities play a vital role in the quest to achieve global ecological sustainability. They are the largest contributors to greenhouse gases and climate change. However, if we can achieve sustainable construction and use of urban infrastructure, our cities could … Continue reading →

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Urbanization in India

Posted on August 14, 2010 by Rashid Faridi

The level of urbanization in India has gone up from 23.34 percent in 1981 to 25.72 percent in 1991 which recorded an increase of 2.38 percent over the whole decade. This has recorded an annual increase of .24 percent only, … Continue reading →

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Green Belts in Indian Cities

Posted on July 3, 2010 by Rashid Faridi

Urban green belts are considered the lungs of the cities as they act as a sink for some of the harmful gases released by vehicles and industries operating in the city area. Whether sprawling over a large area or a … Continue reading →

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