Category: Urban Sociology

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Urban Design: Bridging the Past, Present, and Future

Urban design is an intricate tapestry woven through time, encompassing the essence of cities and their evolution. This article delves into the multifaceted nature of urban design, exploring its significance in shaping cities across past, present, and future landscapes. What Characterises a City? A city is more than a mere

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Photoshop Shortcuts for Architects

Introduction to Photoshop for Architects Adobe Photoshop, a tool initially designed for photographers, has transcended its original purpose and become a cornerstone in the architectural visualization and design process. Its ability to manipulate and enhance images makes it an indispensable asset for architects. From minor tweaks to renderings to the

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Evolution of Christmas Celebrations in Urban Spaces

A Historical Perspective: Evolution of Christmas Celebrations in Urban Spaces The celebration of Christmas in urban spaces has indeed experienced a profound transformation, as illuminated by various academic insights. Carolyn Sigler, in “‘I’ll Be Home for Christmas’: Misrule and the Paradox of Gender in World War II-Era Christmas Films,” notes

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Top 10 Most Liveable Cities of 2023

Introduction The term “liveability” has emerged as a crucial metric in evaluating the quality of life in cities across the globe, drawing considerable interest from urban planners, policymakers, and residents alike. This concept is central to numerous global surveys designed to highlight cities that excel in offering their inhabitants a

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Gentrification and Socio-Spatial Segregation

Urban planning is taking place in the country. New policies are being implemented, master plans are being drafted, and a huge chunk of manpower goes into the whole process. At one juncture, development is taking place at a fast pace; it is visible in terms of the new infrastructure coming

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Urban design and Psychological Aspect of Human Behavior

What is your first thought while visiting an urban public space for the first time? How does that change when you go to the same for a second and third time? Why does a particular type of public space become your getaway? Why is there a preference for a particular

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Access to water in India

1. Overview of global scenario around water a. Modern neglect for our relationship with nature More than 70 percent of Earth’s surface is covered in water, yet lack of access to clean water is one of the most pressing challenges of our time. As of 2015, 29 percent of people

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Philosophy and Sustainable Urbanism

Introduction Humans are urban and social beings that structure spaces. Accordingly, space and urbanisation have fundamental relations with human thoughts that lead to philosophy (Qorbani, 2015). The first part of this article explains  sustainable urbanism in detail along with its evolution and principles.  The second part of this article highlights

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Wetlands as an infrastructure for wastewater management

Due to water-scarcity challenges around the world, it is essential to think about non-conventional water resources to address the increased demand for clean fresh water. Among the current treatment technologies applied in urban wastewater reuse for irrigation purposes, wetlands were concluded to be one of the most suitable in terms

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