Diversity
Presence or coexistence of a number of specific socio-economic, socio-demographic, ethnic and cultural groups within a certain spatial entity, such as a city or a neighbourhood.

Hyper-diversity
Hyper-diversity refers to an intense diversification of the population, not only in socio-economic, social and ethnic terms, but also with respect to lifestyles, attitudes and activities.

Social cohesion
General term to describe internal bonding of a social system.

Economic performance
The way individuals and groups perform in the city as entrepreneurs.

Social mobility
The possibility for individuals or groups to move upwards or downwards in society, for example with respect to jobs and income (and status and power).

Governance
Diversity of partnerships on different spatial and policy levels, leading to a certain goal.