An introduction of diversity on isochrones, a look at the effect of the Tel Aviv light rail

The construction of a light rail system in Tel Aviv has the potential to impact commuting patterns and accessibility of amenities. This study develops a method to assess the impact of the light rail system on urban diversity, using isochrones generated from public transportation and walking networks. Diversity maps were created for the existing...

Mapping urban diversity in New York City based on commuter data: Tracts with tall buildings display highest commuter diversity

Quantifying and mapping urban diversity is a newly emerging field of research. In this present thesis, I build on past and ongoing research. I expand diversity mapping to the mapping of commuter diversity. In particular, I map commuter diversity in New York City as a case study, and I demonstrate that areas with tall buildings are the most...

Balanced tourism Amsterdam

Every year, cities in general and heritage cities in particular, welcome a large number of tourists from all over the world. Different authors have argued that the heritage tourism segment is showing even better growth than others and that the number of visitors to art cities is growing more than expected based on general growth figures. The...

Mapping urban diversity: Vernacular, modernist and contemporary Matera

This thesis takes the Southern Italian city of Matera as a case study to analyse the role urban diversity plays in the growth of cities. The analysis focuses on tracking changes in intensity and distribution of urban diversity in representative moments of Matera’s development, from the expansion of the vernacular neighbourhood of the Sassi with...