This $400,000 Project Grant was awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences (CFDA 47.075) program. The research project, conducted by New York University (NYU), aims to examine the interconnectedness of residents from varied neighborhoods using large-scale smartphone mobility data. The key objectives are to: 1) identify and correct biases in the mobility data, 2) model neighborhood connectedness networks and analyze their changing structures, 3) define community and neighborhood boundaries based on mobility behaviors, and 4) utilize the community networks to predict neighborhood change and evaluate integration/segregation. The project involves a sub-award to the University of Pennsylvania to support data analysis, interpretation, and dissemination activities. Overall, the research seeks to provide insights into socio-spatial disparities in community connectedness and contribute to urban planning, policy, and community development initiatives.
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