Project 25007 Assess urban vibrancy resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic through social media data
Project Title
Assess urban vibrancy resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic through social media data
Meixu (May) Chen, Associate Professor
East China University of Science and Technology
Project Description
This project aims to assess the urban vibrancy resilience during the pandemic (pre-, peri- and post-) using social media data, specifically twitter data. Through identifying vibrant urban areas in different USA mega cities (e.g., NYC, Washington, Chicago), how they respond to disruptions can be quantified, compared, and evaluated. The research findings would provide valuable insights for urban planning and risk management.
Minimum Qualifications PhD.
Terms of the Project
one year
Key Words
Urban vibrancy, social sensing, resilience, pandemic
Research Topics
Urban vibrancy and resilience
Deliverables
Research paper, conference presentation, and ideally data product for the public (e.g., research paper published in Scientific Data)