Summary
A simplified version of the Ding Index effectively identifies gentrification patterns in medium-sized cities, revealing distinct clusters linked to urban dynamics such as state-led gentrification, studentification, and touristification. Applied to A Coruña, Santiago de Compostela, and Vigo, this methodology demonstrates its viability for smaller urban contexts, offering a quantitative tool for academic research and urban planning. The study combines socioeconomic variables at the census block level with spatial analysis to map transformations coherently aligned with existing evidence.
Citation
Villar-Abeijón, P., & Rodríguez-Barcón, A. (2026). Gentrificación en la Galicia urbana: una propuesta metodológica para ciudades medianas aplicada a A coruña, Santiago de Compostela y Vigo. Scripta Nova. Revista Electrónica de Geografía Y Ciencias Sociales, 30(3), 91–122. https://doi.org/10.1344/sn2026.30.53466