Building age diversity and retail patterns: A morphometric exploration of Jacobs’ neglected condition through the Temporal Fingerprint Matrix
Urban Studies: An International Journal of Research in Urban Studies
Published online on July 15, 2026
Abstract
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Jane Jacobs established diversity as the cornerstone of urban vitality, arguing that four conditions – mixed primary uses, small blocks, buildings varying in age and concentration of people – generate the exuberant diversity essential for vibrant cities. ...
Jane Jacobs established diversity as the cornerstone of urban vitality, arguing that four conditions – mixed primary uses, small blocks, buildings varying in age and concentration of people – generate the exuberant diversity essential for vibrant cities. ...