Empirical research on urban shrinkage is being conducted around the globe, since many
countries are confronted with the phenomenon of shrinking cities. So far, the research on …

This study sheds light on the state of knowledge on shrinking cities over the past four
decades by identifying major thematic clusters, conceptual evolutions, and key players. The …

Purpose Using bibliometrics, this study aims to explore the intellectual structure of social
segregation research, key contributors, thematic areas and hotspot topics …

Despite recent advances in social sustainability discourse, there is a dearth of working
definitions and evaluation frameworks regarding measuring social sustainability of …

The growing significance of neighbourhoods in the urban planning discipline, alongside
increasing attention to the social dimension of sustainable communities and societies, has …

Research focusing on the impact of urban shrinkage on residents' lives shows that the
overall quality of life and satisfaction in shrinking cities are not necessarily as low as people …

Residential satisfaction is one of the main topics of recent urban studies, yet most focus on a
relatively small group of cities, particularly megacities. This paper uses Wenzhou, China, as …

This research investigates the association between house type and residential satisfaction
in terms of neighbourhood and dwelling acceptability to occupants. Using a questionnaire …

This article revisits social sustainability of compact urban neighbourhoods based on first-
hand evidence from four case studies in London and Berlin. It suggests a working definition …

Purpose This study aims to investigate how city dependence and city social bonding
determine city brand love. In addition, the study examines whether there are different …