Social networks amplify inequalities by fundamental mechanisms of social tie formation such
as homophily and triadic closure. These forces sharpen social segregation, which is …

We use de-identified and aggregated data from Facebook to explore the spatial structure of
social networks in the New York metro area. We find that a substantial share of urban …

The quest for a theory of cities that could offer a quantitative and systematic approach to
manage cities is at the top priority, given the challenges humanity faces due to the …

Finding a method to evaluate people's emotional responses to urban spaces in a valid and
objective way is fundamentally important for urban design practices and related policy …

In the era of public participation in government, public emotions and expectations are
important considerations influencing urban construction, planning, and management. A …

Socio-economic related properties of a city grow faster than a linear relationship with the
population, in a log–log plot, the so-called superlinear scaling. Conversely, the larger a city …

Population mobility is a key component in promoting the re-agglomeration and
dissemination of social and economic factors. Based on Spring Festival data from 2019 to …

The quest for a theory of cities that could offer a quantitative and systematic approach to
managing cities represents a top priority. If such a theory is feasible, then its formulation …

In what sense is a city smart? There are established entities defining this rich area of cross-
disciplinary studies, and they refer to social, technical, economic, and political factors that …

Hurricane Harvey was social media's first real stress test as a disaster response and
recovery mechanism. A confluence of conditions makes it an ideal case study of social …