Dealing With Segregation: Improving Livability In A Segregated Neighborhood
Problem of segregation emerged as a side effect of the industrial society and is still a threat to the contemporary city. In cities with diverse socio-economic and ethnic population mix (Rotterdam also falls into this category), segregation can deepen feeling of inequality between the disadvantaged and the prosperous. Segregation can represent itself in a spatial manner. Furthermore, looking at Rotterdam’s city context one can easily observe the contrast between northern and southern bank of the Maas River in terms of socio-economic and demographic characteristics. Stigmatization and redlining are outcomes of segregation and can harmfully affect investments, development and reputation of the area. Consequently, diminishing and reducing segregation is an important societal matter.