Category Archives: Urban Studies

Components of the Urban Footprint

Posted on December 30, 2023 by Rashid Faridi

The urban footprint refers to the physical, environmental, and socio-economic impact of human settlements on the landscape. It encompasses various components that collectively define the extent and nature of urbanization in a particular area. The components of the urban footprint … Continue reading →

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Components of Urban Footprint : Condominiums

Posted on December 25, 2023 by Rashid Faridi

An integral part of Modern Urban Space, a condominium (also called a “condo”) is a large property complex comprised of individual units, and each unit is owned separately. It is an ownership regime in which a building (or group of buildings) is … Continue reading →

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City Types: Aerotropolis

Posted on December 2, 2023 by Rashid Faridi

Since the establishment of the first city/town, they have come a long way. There are various types of cities. Aerotropolis is a relatively new type. We have come a long ways from kinship society to tributary society to the modern … Continue reading →

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Cities are Crumbling under the strain of their own Success

Posted on November 17, 2023 by Rashid Faridi

Cities are success stories but around the world face a looming investment crisis that makes them less livable than they should be. The maintenance of vital social and economic infrastructure, not to mention development planning, is being delayed because of … Continue reading →

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