On the Edge

A study into social integration within community boundaries

Master thesis (2023)

Authors

D. Chen Architecture and the Built Environment

Contributors

J.P.M. van Lierop (supervisor 1)
H.F. Eckardt Architectural Technology - Architecture and the Built Environment (supervisor 1)
A.S. Alkan Theory, Territories & Transitions - Architecture and the Built Environment (supervisor 1)
Faculty
Architecture and the Built Environment
Copyright: © 2023 Deying Chen
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Published Date

30-06-2023

Language

English

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Faculty

Architecture and the Built Environment

Abstract

This research paper focuses on the phenomenon of social and urban morphological contrasts within community boundaries caused by socioeconomic inequality and the process of urban development. This paper also discusses the reason and the spatial needs for social integration. This topic is becoming increasingly relevant in London because of the gentrification process in multiple urban edges around central areas of the city. However, it is also relevant in cities around the world where gentrification has caused social segregation problems. Hence there is an urgent need for an urban development strategy that provides spatial opportunities for interactions and innovations.