Category Archives: Urban Studies

Urban Population

Posted on February 22, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

The world’s urban population increased from about 200 million (15% of world population) in 1900 to 2.9 billion (50% of world population) in 2000, and the number of cities with populations in excess of 1 million increased from 17 in … Continue reading →

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Urban Environmental Concerns in India

Posted on February 21, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

 Recent concern for the environment is not only due to natural phenomenon, but the urban, technological fall-outs, which has made people more aware of the environmental issues and their quality. Population beyond the multiple times of the sustaining capacity has … Continue reading →

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Urban Sprawl

Posted on January 31, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

In India, unprecedented population growth coupled with unplanned developmental activities has led to urbanization, which lacks infrastructure facilities. This also has posed serious implications on the resource base of the region. The urbanization takes place either in radial direction around … Continue reading →

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Vernacular Words in Urban Realm

Posted on January 31, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

A Thematic Glossary Terms selected for the urban glossary here, have been placed in four categories, viz. (a) process of urbanisation, (b) urban economy, (c) physical aspects of urban development and (d) urban planning. The letter in brackets following the … Continue reading →

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