Mapping Urban Transitions in the Greater Beirut Area Using Different Space Platforms

A particular challenge for undertaking urbanization mapping of Beirut is the absence of a unified understanding of the city. Migration, informal settlements, a lack of urban planning, political corruption, as well as internal conflict have made this task even harder. The population in Lebanon is une...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Ghaleb Faour, Mario Mhawej
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-08-01
Series:Land
Subjects:
GIS
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2073-445X/3/3/941