Industrial Estates (IE) are perceived as drivers of development, however limited land resources is forcing more governments to develop of industrial estates at locations where barren / less productive land is available. To ensure sustainable industrial estates, integrated townships of an economic size capable of supporting businesses and homes, with adequate physical and social infrastructure become a pre-requisite. It is here that the concept of Integrated Industrial Areas / Regions comes to fore. This short note provides for a brief introduction to integrated industrial areas. Continue reading Integrated Industrial Areas – An Introduction