Urban Morphology: Form and Function
Students will analyze the physical form of cities and how it relates to their functions and historical development.
Key Questions
- Explain how historical factors influence the morphology of a city.
- Analyze the relationship between a city's form and its primary economic functions.
- Compare the urban morphology of planned cities versus organically grown cities.
CBSE Learning Outcomes
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