Jane Jacobs reloaded: A contemporary operationalization of urban vitality in a district in Barcelona

The theories of Jane Jacobs have gained momentum as a framework to address the challenges faced by present-day cities. Of special relevance is the concept of urban vitality as an indicator of street vibrancy and quality of life among city residents. This study aims to revisit her principles from an applied perspective by developing an updated index that measures the conditions for urban vitality as described in her most celebrated book, The Death and Life of Great American Cities (1961)

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  2022

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  2022-04-01

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  DOI 10.1016/j.cities.2022.103565
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