A Post-industrial City Undergoing Regeneration as a Living Space of Disadvantaged Neighbourhood Youth. Qualitative Pilot Study.

This article discusses a qualitative pilot study conducted in the post-industrial city of Lodz in Central Poland, focusing on the experiences of disadvantaged neighborhood (DN) youth. The study explores the social consequences of spatial segregation and the unequal life opportunities faced by these young people. It emphasizes the importance of the city as an accessible and inclusive space for their education and successful inclusion in different social groups. The research aims to uncover the city from the perspective of DN youth and inform social and educational interventions that empower them in urban regeneration processes. The study utilizes qualitative content analysis and walking interviews to gather data and will be followed by a main study to further explore the experiences of DN youth in detail. [Extracted from the article]