Category Archives: Urban Studies

Greenbelts and Rural-Urban Fringe

Posted on April 24, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

Greenbelts Greenbelts were established to prevent the continued growth of many of the largest cities of England and Scotland. They are rings of heavily protected open land circling an urban area. They aim to protect the surrounding countryside from development, … Continue reading →

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Waste to Energy in India

Posted on April 9, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

An estimated 30 million tonnes of solid waste and 4,400 million cubic meters of liquid waste are generated every year in the urban areas of the country. This estimation is based on the structured data base prepared for 299 Class … Continue reading →

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Interesting Books on Urban Studies

Posted on March 4, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

there are some interesting books which i came across click here

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A New Urban Order in the Making

Posted on February 23, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

 A new global urban order is being shaped by the growth of teletechnology. This process encompasses the development of telecommunities as a leading-edge phenomenon, the technological connection of regional and global urban interests, and the mutual reinforcement of technological and … Continue reading →

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