Urban sociology

sociological study of life and human interaction in metropolitan areas

a school of sociological thought that emerged in the 1920s and 1930s at the University of Chicago and was a key influence on the development of qualitative sociological research

the intensity of use of urban space, whose quality is reflected by frequently attracting people to varied activities and times

Danish term for districts with social problems

thumb|upright=1.2|5 Pointz, a former graffiti-covered industrial building in Long Island City, New York, later demolished during a redevelopment project. The site became emblematic of tensions between street art, urban development, and gentrification. Artwashing is a term used to describe the use of artistic and creative practices in ways that have been associated with processes of gentrification. In academic literature, the term has been used to refer to situations in which art is employed to make locations more amenable to private capital and to the aesthetics favored by higher-income groups

Rank of cities based on their population

term applied by police in Sweden

Spanish statistical unit of human settlements

phenomenon in political science