Yes, there are studies that make an ecological characterization at the neighborhood level to assess environmental inequity in cities. These studies are typically referred to as "environmental justice" or "environmental equity" studies and they seek to understand the distribution of environmental risks and benefits across different neighborhoods in a city.
One common approach used in these studies is to map the distribution of environmental hazards, such as air pollution, toxic waste sites, or hazardous waste facilities, across different neighborhoods in a city. This can be done using geographic information systems (GIS) and other mapping tools, which allow researchers to visualize and analyze spatial patterns of environmental hazards.
Another approach is to conduct surveys and interviews with residents in different neighborhoods to assess their perceptions of environmental risks and their experiences with environmental problems. These studies can provide insights into how environmental risks and benefits are perceived and experienced by different communities.
There are studies that evaluate environmental inequality in cities by providing an ecological characterisation at the neighborhood level. Please click the links below:
-Environmental inequality in the neighborhood networks of ...