Place-name synopses of the regions
types of information can and should be developed by local experts for urban
region planning around every city.
Thirty-eight urban regions mapped
Thirty-eight brightly colored maps (Color Figures1--39), a treasure-chest
of information unraveled for the reader, have resulted from the sequence of
detailed procedures and decisions above. Although measurements and spatial
analyses were done directly with the large satellite images, these color maps are
theflagship syntheses of the urban regions. They are designed for easy refer-
ence as we compare regions to discover patterns and principles in the next two
chapters.
Place-name synopses of the regions
These cities and their urban regions are real places, with strikingly dif-
ferent natural systems and people living, working, and moving about. To help
provide a ‘‘flavor” or ‘‘personality” to each place, an array of place names in and
around a region is listed, often with key characteristics added. Years for popula-
tion data and satellite images used in analyses are given, along with scattered
ecology and planning references. Many of the place names offer insights into
theland, history, people, culture, and feel of a place. Slowly reading through the
names, even saying them aloud, should help avoid drowning in data-rich maps,
tables, and figures. Better still, find and absorb some in-depth descriptions of
these places, and visit them.
Abeche (Chad)
Sub-Sahara Sahel. Oum-Hadjer. Ati. Parc National de Zakouma. Am-Dam.
Koulbo. Dopdopdop. Adre. Batha. Biltine. Osara Wall. Abougoudam. Arada. Haraz-
Djombo. O. Enne. Gara. Am Humede. Aboy Goulem. Koulbo. Tiktike. Deressa. Am
Sak. O. Rime. Am Zoer. O. Bitea. Saoue. Ougoune. Sudan and Darfur to east. Lake
Chad, Nigeria, and Niger to west. Central Africa to south. Libya to north. Steeples
and minarets. Moving dunes. Cutoff in all directions by rain-full wadis and
zones inondables.Escarpment. Savanna to grassland to desert. (1993 population,
adjusted to year 2000 using 5 % annual growth rate; 2002 satellite image)
Atlanta (USA)
Stone Mountain. Decatur. Fulton. DeKalb. Reservoir Lake Lanier. Chat-
tahoochee River. Marietta. Calhoun. Ludville. Pine Log. Red Top Mountain. Five
Forks. New Hope. Chief Joseph Vann House. Agnes Scott. Cherokee. Starrs Mill.