Types of Urban Data and Urban Changes

Flashcards covering key vocabulary related to types of urban data, urban changes, socioeconomics, and housing discrimination.

Qualitative Data

Data that describes characteristics and is opinion-based, often collected through open-ended questions.

Quantitative Data

Data that consists of numbers and statistics, such as those collected in a census to determine demographics.

US Census

A nationwide survey conducted every ten years to determine the population and demographics of an area.

Socioeconomic Status

Classifications in society based on economic factors such as income. It includes lower, middle, and upper classes.

Redlining

Housing discrimination maintained by banks where loans are refused in certain areas based on ethnic or racial composition.

Blockbusting

Housing discrimination maintained by real estate agents, encouraging white families to leave neighborhoods as minorities move in.

Disamenity Zones

Areas that are physically unsafe, often due to high poverty and crime rates.

Smart Settlements

Temporary settlements built with found materials in areas of undesirable land, often lacking infrastructure.

Urban Renewal

The process of redeveloping and restoring urban areas to improve infrastructure and attract businesses.

Gentrification

The process by which higher income developers renovate properties, often displacing lower-income residents.