Commuting to diversity – Report
David Maré; Jacques Poot
Abstract – Tuhinga Whakarāpopoto
Does commuting increase workers’ exposure to difference and diversity? The uneven spatial distribution of different population subgroups within cities is well documented. Individual neighbourhoods are generally less diverse than cities as a whole. Auckland is New Zealand’s most diverse city, but the impacts of diversity are likely to be less if interactions between different groups are limited by spatial separation. Studies of spatial sociodemographic diversity generally measure the diversity of local areas based on who lives in them. This is an extended report for BBHTC which later became a peer-reviewed journal article in the New Zealand Population Review.
Other reports associated with this research
Maré, D. & Poot, J. (2019). Commuting to diversity. New Zealand Population Review, 45, 125–159.
Maré, D. & Poot, J. (2019). Valuing cultural diversity of cities. Motu Working Paper 19-05 for Building Better Homes, Towns and Cities: Thriving Regions. October 2019, 50pgs. Wellington: Motu Economic and Public Policy Research.
Articles associated with this research – Karere Tūhono
News: Commuting to diversity
18 May 2020: Does commuting increase workers’ exposure to difference and diversity? The uneven spatial distribution of different population subgroups within cities is well documented. Individual neighbourhoods are generally less diverse than cities as a whole. Building Better researchers David Maré from Motu and Jacques Poot investigate. >> Read More
Keywords – Kupu Hāngai
commuting, diversity, population demographics, community, cultural diversity, exposure to difference, exposure to diversity, residential segregation, Auckland
Fields of Research – Āpure Rangahau
Geography; Urban Studies; Population Demographics; Transport
Date – Te Wā Whakarewa
2019-11
Type – Te Auaha
Report
Collections – Kohinga Kaupapa
Citation – Kupu Hautoa
Maré, D. & Poot, J. (2019). Commuting to diversity. Motu Working Paper 19-20 for Building Better Homes, Towns and Cities: Thriving Regions. November 2019, 35pgs. Wellington: Motu Economic and Public Policy Research.
