Journal of Engineering, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 30(12), P. 16 - 32
Published: Dec. 1, 2024
Urban landscape analysis is crucial for understanding the dynamics of urban transformation, especially in historic city centers. This study delves into morphological evolution Baghdad, focusing on its transformation from a nucleus to vast metropolitan area. The primary objective identify mechanisms that bring about changes structure town center. Utilizing combination geographical-morphological methods, historical maps, and modern satellite imagery, research identifies six distinct growth patterns—concentric, irregular strip, scattered, multi-nuclei, sectoral, instant growth. methodology includes detailed collection maps Western geographical travelers 18th 19th centuries images compare contemporary forms. Data digitization processes were employed prepare these analysis, followed by boundary determination track Baghdad’s expansion over time. integrates digital conduct temporal analyses, characterizing main phases able set forth how complex interplay physical, social, economic, political forces has defined form Baghdad. Findings will make it possible understand planning design. management sustainable way tackles sprawl, connectivity, human scale design requires fusion contexts with practices. offers necessary information direction development Baghdad as well any other elsewhere.
Language: Английский