Editing Urban income segregation

===== Date and country of first publication<ref>Date and country of first publication as informed by the Scopus database (December 2023).</ref>===== 
2016<br>
United States
===== Definition ===== 

Urban income segregation refers to the division and clustering of different income groups within a city. It occurs when people of similar incomes tend to live in close proximity to one another, resulting in neighborhoods or districts of the city that predominantly consist of individuals from one income bracket.

There are several factors that contribute to urban income segregation. One key factor is housing affordability and availability. In many cities, housing prices vary significantly across different neighborhoods, which can create barriers for lower-income individuals and concentrate them in certain areas. Additionally, the availability of amenities and services, such as quality schools, public transportation, and recreational facilities, can also influence income segregation as higher-income individuals may seek out neighborhoods that offer these amenities.

Urban income segregation can have various consequences for both individuals and cities as a whole. One of the main concerns is the perpetuation of poverty and inequality. Concentrating low-income individuals in specific neighborhoods often limits their access to resources and opportunities, such as good education, healthcare, and employment prospects, which can hinder their social and economic mobility.

Furthermore, income segregation can contribute to social isolation and divide communities along socioeconomic lines. It can create a lack of diversity and limit social interaction between individuals from different income groups, leading to reduced understanding and empathy among residents.

From a city planning perspective, urban income segregation presents challenges in terms of providing equitable services and ensuring access to amenities for all residents. Addressing income segregation requires comprehensive urban policies that focus on affordable housing, equitable educational opportunities, and improved access to essential services throughout the city.

Overall, urban income segregation is a complex and multifaceted issue that requires attention and intervention to promote a more inclusive and equitable urban environment.
==See also== 
==Related segregation forms==
Urban income segregation is frequently discussed in the literature with the following segregation forms: 

[[social segregation]], [[income segregation]], [[poverty segregation]]
[[File:urban_income_segregation.png|780x780px]]

This visualization is based on the study [[Segregation_Wiki:About| The Multidisciplinary Landscape of Segregation Research]]. 

For the complete network of interrelated segregation forms, please refer to: 

* [https://tinyurl.com/2235lkhw First year of publication] 

* [https://tinyurl.com/2d8wg5n3 Louvain clusters] 

* [https://tinyurl.com/223udk5r Betweenness centrality] 

* [https://tinyurl.com/244d8unz Disciplines in which segregation forms first emerged (Scopus database).] 
==References== 
==Notes== 
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==Urban income segregation appears in the following literature== 

Lens M.C., Monkkonen P. (2016). Do Strict Land Use Regulations Make Metropolitan Areas More Segregated by Income?. ''Journal of the American Planning Association'', ''82''(1), 6-21. Routledge.https://doi.org/10.1080/01944363.2015.1111163

Santos M.I.D., Santos G.F.D., Freitas A., Sousa Filho J.F.D., Castro C., Paiva A.S.S., Friche A.A.D.L., Barber S., Caiaffa W.T., Barreto M.L. (2021). Urban income segregation and homicides: An analysis using Brazilian cities selected by the Salurbal project. ''SSM - Population Health'', ''14''(), -. Elsevier Ltd.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssmph.2021.100819