Survival analysis of metro-induced household displacement in Taipei (2001–2016)
Journal
Travel Behaviour and Society
Journal Volume
20
Pages
237-247
Date Issued
2020
Author(s)
Chen, C.-H.
Abstract
Despite the increasing attention paid to metro-induced gentrification, the literature must still present evidence of whether the practice is accompanied by household displacement. Accordingly, this research explored whether proximity to metro stations is associated with the displacement of lower-income households (LHs) by higher-income households (HHs). The study areas comprised two gentrifiable neighborhoods in Taipei City, Taiwan, including a metro station area and a comparison area (being far from metro stations) with a similar socioeconomic context. The detailed and longitudinal records of household income tax in the study areas between 2001 and 2016 were collected and analyzed through survival analyses. Empirical results suggested that household displacements are associated with metro stations. Specifically, LHs in the metro station area had higher survival risks and lower survival years than HHs in the metro station area and LHs in the comparison area. The findings broaden our understanding of metro-induced household displacement and suggest that geographical exclusion of the economically disadvantaged groups from mass rapid transit services has occurred. © 2020 Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies
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