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The interplay of characteristics shaping local digital neighborhoods remains an underexplored area of research. This paper introduces a conceptual multilevel model that integrates social structure, sociocultural dynamics, built environment, infrastructure, and digital structure to analyze variations in digital urban lifestyles (DUL). The hypothesis suggests that the interaction of these factors generates distinct DULs at individual and neighborhood levels, offering a novel framework for understanding digital disparities across urban areas.
By incorporating socio-economic status, residential attributes, and neighborhood digital practices, the study identifies diverse digital lifestyles in urban settings. This theoretical model is grounded in findings from an ongoing empirical study conducted in five districts of Cologne and Tel Aviv. Using a mixed-methods approach—combining urban planning analysis, surveys, and qualitative interviews—this research aims to empirically validate the DUL framework and uncover its implications.
The paper will conclude by situating DUL within the broader discourse on smart cities, urban segregation, and local digitalization, offering insights into the conceptual and practical relevance of digital lifestyles in urban research.
| Keywords | Digital Urban Lifestyles, Digitalization, Smart City, Urban, Neighborhoods |
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| Best Congress Paper Award | No |
