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Are Low‐Income Groups More Dependent on Community Space? A Case Study of Nanjing

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  • Hui Wang
  • Mei‐Po Kwan
  • Mingxing Hu
  • Bing Qiu

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Community dependence reflects individuals' daily needs for community space and facilities and is closely related to the accurate allocation of social resources and human quality of life. This study examines the differences in community use and dependence among different income groups at the overall and community levels from the perspective of the microscale individual activity space. Compared with non‐low‐income groups, low‐income groups are generally more dependent on their communities during their daily lives. However, these differences are diverse among different communities; they are more moderate among different income groups in communities located in central city areas and significant among different income groups in suburban affordable housing communities. The regression models reveal that in addition to income, the characteristics of activities and built environment attributes also affect individuals' community dependence. Social policies should prioritize the quality and quantity of community resources for vulnerable suburban groups.

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  • Hui Wang & Mei‐Po Kwan & Mingxing Hu & Bing Qiu, 2025. "Are Low‐Income Groups More Dependent on Community Space? A Case Study of Nanjing," Tijdschrift voor Economische en Sociale Geografie, Royal Dutch Geographical Society KNAG, vol. 116(2), pages 194-211, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:tvecsg:v:116:y:2025:i:2:p:194-211
    DOI: 10.1111/tesg.12657
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