Category Archives: Urban Studies

Urban Repurcussions in Dhaka

Posted on February 22, 2010 by Rashid Faridi

Dhaka has been experiencing rapid urbanisation since independence of the country. The degree of urbanisation is one of the fastest in the world, having a moderate level of inequality in terms of Gini coefficient, according to a recent report by … Continue reading →

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Urban ‘Green’ Spaces May Contribute to Global Warming

Posted on January 22, 2010 by Rashid Faridi

Dispelling the notion that urban “green” spaces help counteract greenhouse gas emissions, new research has found — in Southern California at least — that total emissions would be lower if lawns did not exist. Lawns look great — they’re nice … Continue reading →

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Delhi launches SDI portal

Posted on December 11, 2009 by Rashid Faridi

Delhi Spatial Data Infrastructure portal that provides detailed information on the capital’s overground and underground utilities has been launched on 27 November 2009.The underground utilities comprising water, sewer, telephones, power lines etc have been mapped for the first time using … Continue reading →

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Satellite images to map Development of Lucknow

Posted on October 13, 2009 by Rashid Faridi

To ensure perfection in drafting the city’s development plan, the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has decided to get satellite images of its development area. LDA plans to get aerial pictures of the city and land use-mapping of major urban/rural objects. … Continue reading →