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March 14, 2026Environment and Planning B Urban Analytics and City Science

Do digital platforms influence gentrification? An analysis of Nanjing’s central urban area

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QHQianhui HeSSShijie Sun

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Analysis reveals digital platforms significantly contribute to gentrification in Nanjing, highlighting urban renewal needs.

Key Points

  • This research examines how digital platforms influence gentrification in Nanjing's central urban area.
  • Case study focused on Nanjing
  • Utilized digital platform data
  • Employed Random Forest machine learning model
  • Conducted SHAP analysis to assess contributions
  • Neighborhood structure explains 38.64% of gentrification
  • Digital platform variables account for 46.09%
  • Neighborhood service facilities contribute 15.26%
  • Digital platforms reinforce segregation via algorithmic visibility
  • Urban renewal policies should include zoning protections and digital literacy programs

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He et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b4ad7918185d8a39800c3bhttps://doi.org/10.1177/23998083261434364
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