Cities in developing countries are undergoing a vigorous urbanization process marked by deep social and economic inequalities, which are reflected in transportation. This study analyzes one-way ...

1. Vegetation vertical structure is important for biodiversity and ecosystem service provision. In cities, however, while variation in the spatial extent and distribution of vegetation has been widely ...

Aerial view of south Mumbai’s skyline where old, heritage structures stand next to ultra modern skyscrapers and towers. Istock image. Two Purdue University studies show that urbanization changes storm ...

Water from the Colorado River Basin is a major water source for residents of the American Southwest, serving nearly 40 million people. In these urban areas, residential usage is one of the major uses ...

For as long as people have built cities, they have been centers of both opportunity and inequality. In ancient times, this ...

For a long time, the Himalayas were thought to be a safe haven from the effects of modern development. However, this perception is changing. As towns and cities in the foothills of the Himalayas grow ...