Mapping Spatial Inequalities: Socioeconomic Patterns and Urban Structure in London, Ontario

Abstract

Focusing on London, Ontario, this study uses a reproducible GIS workflow to quantify how transit accessibility aligns with neighborhood socio-economic structure. Census tracts are delineated as the analysis unit; 400-m coverage around transit stops is computed to classify tracts as central vs peripheral. The study found that coverage diverges significantly, with central tracts averaging 93.29% versus 57.97% in peripheral areas. These spatial disparities map onto known socio-economic divides, prompting policy recommendations for transit-equity investments in high-need areas.

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