Category Archives: Urban Studies

GPS/GIS enabled tree census for Indian cities

Posted on March 31, 2009 by Rashid Faridi

Mumbai, India: Dr. Ramesh Madav, Chairman, Enbitech and CEO of Terracon Ecotech Pvt Ltd, successfully tested the Tree Census Methods, using GPS and GIS. The testing was done in presence of various technocrats, Municipal Corporation and Government representatives.Having completed Tree … Continue reading →

Posted in GIS, GPS, India, Urban Studies | 3 Comments

Create Urban Rainforests for a Sustainable Ecosystem

Posted on September 14, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

Most urban areas have undeveloped land that can be utilized productively. Follow these steps to create an oasis where people can meet, learn and develop new interests. Choose an appropriate site. Several underutilized, contiguous city blocks near public transportation is … Continue reading →

Posted in BIODIVERSITY, Environment, Global Warming, pollution, Urban Studies | 1 Comment

Caravanserai

Posted on July 30, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

A caravanserai (Persian: كاروانسرا kārvānsarā, Turkish kervansaray) was a roadside inn where travelers could rest and recover from the day’s journey. Caravanserais supported the flow of commerce, information, and people across the network of trade routes covering Asia, North Africa, … Continue reading →

Posted in Infrastructure, Settlements, Urban Studies | 3 Comments

Urban India gets under digital mapping radar

Posted on June 24, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

India : Evasion of property tax and construction of illegal buildings will no longer be easy in urban India. With the work on satellite mapping of 158 towns across India gaining momentum, the city managers will soon have easily-accessible evidence … Continue reading →

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