Time Allocation and the Activity-Space-Based Segregation of Different Income Groups: A Case Study of Nanjing

Time allocation is closely related to life quality and a potential indicator of urban space utilization sociospatial differentiation. However, existing time studies focus on how allocated various activities but pay less attention where individuals allocate their time. In the context China’s transformation, this study examines differences in different spaces between low- non-low-income groups based two methods, descriptive statistics social area analysis. The results show that low-income participants’ daily (especially work) are highly dependent central city area. they at disadvantage accessing Nevertheless, have diversified activity can better choose locations according purpose make fuller use types areas. This indicates there among income groups. obtained with regression models reveal addition income, characteristics built environment significant factors affecting differences. Social policies should support equitable distribution resources for groups, especially vulnerable who live affordable housing.