Do Neighborhoods with Highly Diverse Built Environment Exhibit Different Socio-Economic Profiles as Well? Evidence from Shanghai

The link between the built environment and residential segregation has long been of interest to discussion for sustainable socially resilient cities. However, direct assessments on how extensively diverse environments affect social landscapes cities at neighborhood level are rare. Here, we investigate whether neighborhoods with a also exhibit different socio-economic profiles. Through geodemographic approach, scrutinize composition Shanghai’s neighborhoods. We statistically compare top 10% (very high values) bottom low following variables: density, land use mix, balance, greenness. show that high-density areas have three times percentage divorced residents than low-density areas. Neighborhoods greenness median values 30% more aged 25–44 years old five houses 60 119 m2 low-greenness In land-use mix areas, share people live pension is findings this study can be used improve designs modern, level, significantly improving quality life.