AREAL ANALYSIS
HABITS
The study of the “natural” boundaries of urban dwelling areas based on the clustering algorithm for user check-in data, highlighting the metrics of spatial proximity and social similarity of urban establishments, comparing the results of clustering with the results of the analysis of pedestrian accessibility and environmental characteristics, and the results of mental mapping of citizens. Data: VKontakte, foursquare, 2GIS, sociological interviews.
CREATIVE ECONOMY OF SAINT PETERSBURG
Analysis of the dynamics of creative spaces and creative industries in St. Petersburg, diagnostics of the state of the creative economy, analysis of the areas of emergence of creative spaces, careers, problems and prospects for creative professionals based on geodata, social networks data and a sociological study of creative spaces.
DIVERSITY
CITY SERVICES
Study of the diversity and spatial segregation of urban services based on data from social networks, user reviews, data from rating systems, data on the average check obtained from Google maps, Yandex maps, Yandex maps, foursquare and other localized social networks (location-based social networks) . Comparison of clusters of establishments with different ratings, average bill, popularity with environmental factors. Predicting the emergence of clusters with given parameters in an urban environment.
URBAN ACUPUNCTURE
The main objective of the urban acupuncture method is to achieve positive transformations of the urban environment as an integral ecosystem by local influences. This paper describes the application of the method in the situation of St. Petersburg and other Russian cities based on the analysis of spontaneous data, anthropological and experimental research.
CREATIVE ECONOMY CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT IN THE RED TRIANGLE
The analysis of the creative potential of the former Red Triangle factory is based on a mapping and case study of creative businesses and individuals located on the territory of the factory. The project proposal for the development of the plant area was formed based on the results of the study and taking into account the historical value of the Red Triangle.