Advances in the analysis of residential segregation and urban riots
L.J. Spierenburg (TU Delft - Civil Engineering & Geosciences)
S. van Cranenburgh – Promotor (TU Delft - Technology, Policy and Management)
O. Cats – Promotor (TU Delft - Civil Engineering & Geosciences)
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Abstract
This dissertation investigates the spatial structure of social tensions in cities, examining both the chronic patterns of residential segregation and the acute eruptions of urban riots. By developing innovative analytical methods ranging from regionalization frameworks to computer vision for social media analysis, the research reveals how these phenomena manifest in space. Key findings demonstrate that residential segregation in Europe does not systematically align with physical urban barriers; furthermore, the work uncovers the highly localized and short-lived nature of unrest events during the 2023 French riots.