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