Urban Vibrancy Resilience of New York City Neighbourhoods Across Pre-, Peri-, and Post-Pandemic Periods via Geodemographic Classification

Understanding how various urban neighbourhoods manage major disruptions is essential for achieving Sustainable Development Goal 11. This study offers practical insights into Urban Vibrancy Resilience (UVR) in New York City neighbourhood throughout the pre-, per-, and post-pandemic time frame from 2019 to 2023. Using longitudinal data from For-Hire Vehicle trips alongside a novel geodemographic classification incorporating 59 variables (socioeconomic, demographic, built environment), we identify distinct patterns of vibrancy and categorise areas based on their resilience paths: stable, recovered, or adapted. Our findings highlight significant spatial differences tied to the urban context. The affluent, high-density neighbourhoods, such as Metropolitan Elite Enclaves maintained stability, while suburban neighbourhoods including 'Ageing Families' and transitional 'Revitalised Industrial Edges' showed significant adaptability, which reflects permanent shifts in these areas' operations. The rarity of full recovery among all neighbourhoods highlighted the persistent influence of the pandemic. More importantly, the geodemographic analysis uncovers how resilience outcomes differ across community types, exposing potential systemic barriers for marginalised groups. This research contributes directly to SDG 11 by demonstrating the necessity of context-specific, socio-spatial planning to foster truly inclusive and resilient cities. It offers empirical evidence and a transferable framework to guide targeted interventions that enhance equitable resilience in urban communities worldwide.