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The Symposium on Human Dynamics Research, first organized at the 2015 AAG Meeting in Chicago, celebrated its 10th anniversary at the 2024 AAG Meeting in Honolulu, marking a decade of transformative advancements in the field. Over the past decade, the focus of human dynamics research has shifted from traditional spatial-temporal analyses to sophisticated modeling of human behavior in a hybrid physical-virtual world. This evolving field now examines the intricate interdependencies between physical and digital environments, addressing critical issues such as urban resilience, public health, social equity, and community sustainability. The symposium emphasized the growing importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, advanced data-driven analytical platforms, and innovative theoretical frameworks to better understand human interactions across these spaces. As human dynamics continue to shape global urban systems, these advancements are pivotal for future research and real-world problem-solving, offering novel insights into the interconnectedness of mobility, technology, and societal well-being in a rapidly changing world.

The rapid growth of marginal settlements in the Global South, largely fueled by the resettlement of millions of internally displaced people (IDPs), underscores the urgent need for tailored housing solutions for these vulnerable populations. However, prevailing approaches have often relied on a one-size-fits-all model, overlooking the diverse socio-spatial realities of IDP communities. Drawing on a case study in Medellin, Colombia, where a significant portion of the population consists of forced migrants, this interdisciplinary study merges concepts from human geography and urban theory with computational methods in remote sensing and exploratory spatial data analysis. By integrating socio-spatial theory with quantitative analysis, we challenge the conventional housing paradigm and propose a novel framework for addressing the housing needs of IDPs. Employing a three-phase methodology rooted in Lefebvre's theoretical framework on the production of space, including participatory mapping, urban morphology characterization, and similarity analysis, we identify distinct patterns within urban IDP settlements and advocate for culturally sensitive housing policies. Our analysis, focusing on Colombia, the country with the largest IDP population globally, reveals the limitations of standardized approaches and highlights the importance of recognizing and accommodating socio-cultural diversity in urban planning. By contesting standardized socio-spatial practices, our research aims not only to promote equality but also to foster recognition and inclusivity within marginalized communities.

This paper proposes a framework to examine how neighborhood factors influence criminal justice (CJ) contact and contribute to disparities across multiple stages of the justice process. By conceptualizing the punishment process as a dynamic set of decision-making points, this study highlights the role of neighborhood context in shaping offenders' CJ trajectories and post-CJ residential inequality. Using Harris County, Texas, as a case study, this research considers individual-, neighborhood-, and event-level variables to understand the cumulative effects of neighborhood characteristics on CJ outcomes. This study underscores the critical need to investigate neighborhood mobility and its broader implications for community development and public policy. The findings can be supported by extensive data from the Federal Statistical Research Data Centers and the Criminal Justice Administrative Records System, offering a robust analysis of offenders' spatial patterns and economic transitions.