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Structural conditions of habitability in informal urban expansion in the AA.HH. Nadine Heredia, Banda de Shilcayo
Introduction: Life in the city of Banda de Shilcayo has been significantly affected by the uncontrolled expansion of informal urban development. According to recent research, multiple factors contribute to this situation. Sociospatial segregation is one of the main ones, which has a detrimental effect on important areas: education, employment, and housing. Methods: The current research uses quantitative methods. Furthermore, the type of research is basic, since it seeks to examine the effects of unplanned urban expansion on living circumstances, taking into account objective elements that evaluate the quality of life. The study has a quantitative approach with a non-experimental design. Regarding its level of difficulty, the study is descriptive. Results: 56% have brick as the predominant material in their walls, 34% have wood as a wall material, 5% have adobe as a wall material, 3% have cement as a wall material, and 2% have other materials. 100% of the homes are between 10 and 15 years old. The percentage of diverse land uses in the homes is as follows: 93% are residential, 6% are commercial, 1% are other land uses, 1 facility represents healthcare, and 1 facility symbolizes education. Conclusion: The results obtained in the Nadine Heredia Human Settlement allow us to identify a characteristic pattern of urban consolidation processes in informal contexts: predominance of brick as a construction material, homes with a homogeneous age of 10 to 15 years, predominantly residential land use with incipient diversification toward commerce and basic amenities, as well as partial coverage of essential services, with electrification standing out in the face of limited digital connectivity.
Copyright (c) 2025 Betsabe Gonzales Cumapa, Milenka Danuzka Padilla Garcia, Katty Marilyn Alegría Lazo (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
The cultural identity and urban values of the Wayku neighborhood in Lama
Introduction: the majestic setting of the urban area surrounding public spaces has an urban planning value that is fundamental to the identity of a place and must be preserved in whole or in part. Objective: to characterize the cultural identity and urban planning values of the Wayku neighborhood in Lama. Method: a non-experimental, observational, descriptive, and cross-sectional study was conducted. A population of 8,883 inhabitants was defined in that area. The sample for the analytical study is composed of 211 community residents, both men and women. The study is based on accurate and rigorous information, in accordance with the standards of scientific and research methods. Results: 158 people prioritize craftmaking as their primary cultural activity in the neighborhood 52 %, and 179 residents 59 % maintain their homes as such. It was also identified that 195 homes are brick, making up 33 % of the total; 285 homes 61 % have mud masonry walls; 290 homes 55 % are in fair condition; 425 homes are maintained every 5 years; most of the homes are in poor condition, with approximately 310 buildings. Conclusions: It can be inferred that the main problem identified is the lack of interest that owners show in their monumental homes and their limited commitment to continuing to preserve ancestral materials despite being a highly touristic location in the region.
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Copyright (c) 2024 Erick Paolo Pérez Núñez, Katty Marilyn Alegría Lazo (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Introduction: the majestic setting of an urban area surrounding public spaces has an urban planning value that is fundamental to a place's identity and must be preserved in whole or in part. Objective: to characterize cultural identity and urban planning values. Method: a review of the available literature was conducted in databases such as SciELO, Scopus, and ClinicalKey, from which a total of 14 related articles were consulted. Empirical methods such as historical logic and analysis and synthesis were used. Results: the preservation of the monumental urban environment faces risks due to a lack of recognition by residents. These neighborhoods used to be peaceful spaces whose cultural value has been passed down from one generation to the next. The significant importance of religious figures and the relevance of architectural structures are highlighted. The importance of art venues in a city and for its inhabitants lies in their ability to preserve memory. The concept of identity reveals the complexity of the connections between citizens who share a common cultural heritage. Conclusions: the importance of different places in a city and its inhabitants is recognized. These places continue to preserve memory, allow for continued learning, and highlight the relationship between the past, present, and future.
Internationalization of Río Cuarto: cooperation for the sustainable local development
Globalization has evidenced the existing interconnection around the world, which in turn implies that the problems that concern one will also have importance and need of resolution for another. It also makes it clear that we are all involved in the task of contributing to the solution of such problems that afflict our world in general. In this way, different actors, such as local governments, have become increasingly relevant at the international level. This shows that the solutions to the problems of the international agenda must be solved from a multilevel dynamic, since nowadays it is not only the States that have the capacity to generate changes. This final thesis elaborates an internationalization plan for the city of Río Cuarto centered on the axis of sustainable local development. The main problem is the dispersion of international actions due to the lack of a specialized body. For this purpose, a social project is developed for a year and a half, aimed at incorporating an International Relations Secretariat, making the city a member of ICLEI and providing legitimacy and continuity to the Secretariat in order to finally elaborate a subnational international policy.
Copyright (c) 2023 Fiama Victoria Talavera Viccini (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Transformation of Urban Habitability in the Face of Residential Tourism
The research analyzed the effects of residential tourism on urban habitability in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, focusing on the Palos Prietos neighborhood. Using a qualitative approach, data were collected through surveys applied to permanent residents and residential tourists, as well as the analysis of official sources such as INEGI and IMPLAN. The results showed an accelerated transformation of the urban environment, characterized by the replacement of single-family homes with vertical real estate developments intended for tourist accommodation, particularly of the Airbnb type. This process generated social tensions, loss of neighborhood identity, and displacement of the local population toward peripheral areas with limited access to urban services. Likewise, increases in noise levels, traffic congestion, and environmental deterioration associated with the rise in construction activity were observed. It was concluded that residential tourism significantly modified housing dynamics, affected the inhabitants’ quality of life, and reconfigured the urban landscape. Finally, the study suggested the need for comprehensive urban management policies to regulate land use and promote sustainability, aiming to balance economic development with social well-being.
Copyright (c) 2025 Ana Paola Bernal Morales, Víctor Manuel Martínez García, Yennifer Diaz Romero, Karla Karina Romero Valdez (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Implications of urban social dynamics based on ontological security. Urban social configurations in San Luis Potosí
Relationships within society are built on individual perceptions that can be understood both as a projection from the person and as an expression derived from a total social system. The first type corresponds to a real or direct relationship, in which the subject interacts with others or with social environments that allow for its execution. The second, meanwhile, corresponds to a virtual relationship, which is carried out on the basis of individuals' perceptions of others or social situations, whether or not there is a real second interlocutor. In today's urban societies, socially derived relationships significantly reshape individuals' perceptions within their spheres of action, determining the dynamics in which they choose to participate. In the individual practice of inhabiting a space, the recognition of other people or social groups, the sensation about the physical surroundings that surround them, as well as the acceptance of social codes of conduct, are expressions that determine the individual-society configuration that the individual perceives and determines the social dynamic in which they will form part. Based on research into the processes of territorialization of ontological security in San Luis Potosí, we reflect on how the objective expressions of security connect with the symbolic expressions that are perceived subjectively and allow the individual to interpret secure social configurations in order to appropriate and live in the territory.
Copyright (c) 2025 José Luis González Madrigal (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Local governments on the global stage: proposal for Santa Rosa (La Pampa)
Introduction: The paper addressed the growing phenomenon of the internationalization of local governments in the context of globalization. It pointed out that, far from being an end in itself, this practice represented a strategic tool for local development. The city of Santa Rosa, capital of La Pampa, had lacked a coherent international policy until now, which justified the development of a comprehensive proposal linking international action with sustainable territorial development. Development: Internationalization was analyzed as a cross-cutting public policy that allowed subnational governments to connect their needs with global opportunities. Following Mariana Calvento, it was argued that this policy responded to decentralization processes in the context of neoliberalism and the fiscal crisis. In addition, the concept of local development was examined from a perspective that went beyond the mere notion of economic growth. The contributions of Daniel Arroyo, who highlighted the evolution of the municipal role towards more active functions, and Fabio Quetglás, who linked development to the construction of citizenship, understood as effective participation and the expansion of rights, were revisited. Conclusions: It was concluded that municipal internationalization should be conceived as a city project, based on a lasting institutional strategy that enhances the territory's capacities. The proposal called for the coordination of local networks, resources, and actors to generate an inclusive development model with an impact on the quality of life of the population of Santa Rosa.
Copyright (c) 2025 Rodrigo Mauro Giraudo (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
In search of the episcopal chair. The proposals of the city council of San Luis Potosí for the erection of a bishopric, 1776-1804
Introduction: The Spanish 18th century represented a period of profound reforms promoted by the House of Bourbon with the aim of reorganizing the government and strengthening state control. In this context, the Royal Ordinance of Intendants and ecclesiastical reforms were key measures to consolidate royal authority. Among the latter, the secularization of parishes in 1749 and the expulsion of the Jesuits in 1767 stood out. Within the context of these changes, the council of San Luis Potosí sought to obtain its own episcopal see, presenting proposals to the king on different occasions between 1776 and 1814. However, the creation of the bishopric did not materialize until 1854, during the period of Mexico's independence. Development: During the second half of the 18th century, San Luis Potosí underwent an administrative transformation with the establishment of the system of intendancies in 1787. This change increased its size and political relevance, but also generated jurisdictional conflicts between civil and ecclesiastical authorities. The town council of Potosí, perceiving the instability, tried to strengthen its autonomy by promoting the creation of a bishopric. The proposal of 1776 emphasized spiritual needs, but in reality it sought to consolidate local power through the administration of tithes. Despite attempts in 1790 and 1792, political disputes and the opposition of Bishop Fray Antonio de San Miguel prevented its approval. Conclusions: Tensions between the Church and the Crown marked San Luis Potosí's attempts to obtain its own diocese. The process of Bourbon reforms was not totalizing, but a model of gradual change with opportunities for local actors. The Potosí town council took advantage of the political crises to promote its autonomy, but faced resistance from the ecclesiastical power and the Spanish State.
Copyright (c) 2025 Victor Manuel Zetina Luna (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Expanded mapping: the case of collaborative research with children from the El Morro neighborhood, Soledad de Graciano Sánchez, S.L.P
Introduction: The cartographic method has traditionally been used in the geographical sciences to represent spatial configurations, although its use is usually limited by a hegemonic perspective. In this context, expanded cartography is proposed as a collaborative research methodology to explore the meanings and uses of the territory by the children of the El Morro neighborhood. Development: Through a methodology based on child participation, various research strategies were carried out, such as autobiographical mapping, body mapping and participatory mapping. These strategies made it possible to identify the territorial practices of nine children between the ages of eight and twelve. The research took into account the social conditions of the neighborhood, which is marked by problems of access to basic services, violence and social disintegration. Through games, tours and group interviews, the children's perceptions of the environment were analyzed, reflecting the way in which children live and transform their space. The data obtained showed the relevance of play and socialization in the appropriation of the territory, as well as the children's resistance to certain conditions in the environment. Conclusion: The study demonstrated that expanded cartography is an effective tool for making visible the relationship between children and their territory. Through this methodology, a deeper understanding of the spatial and affective practices of children was achieved, allowing the reconstruction of meanings based on their own experiences and languages.
Copyright (c) 2024 Bárbara Cristina Lugo Martínez (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Analysis of dynamic scenarios generated by urban growth in the city of Pasto using a predictive model supported by a software product
The objective of this research is to analyse urban growth in Pasto using a predictive model in order to identify expansion patterns and anticipate future scenarios. The study responds to the need to manage rapid urban change in the city, which has gone from being mainly agricultural to urban in the last two decades. Through the analysis of urban data, it seeks to facilitate planning and informed decision-making, promoting sustainability and organised development
Copyright (c) 2025 Jheison Edilson Arteaga Quistial , Miguel Ángel Velásquez Bravo , Omar Alexander Revelo Zambrano (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Living territories: oral history and informed participation in the construction of cities
From the perspective of contributing to debates related to memory, heritage and identity, we start from the assertion that oral history, as a method, can be used to understand how subjects relate to the territories in which they live, in the urban context. By mobilizing memory as a device, their perceptions can inform not only how they witnessed and experienced territorial transformations over time, but, above all, anticipate future problems that should guide urban planning. It is also assumed that any public intervention in the construction of cities, which aims to be effective and democratic, must include the participation of plural subjects, considering their lived and conceived histories. Here we align ourselves with Henri Lefebvre in his formulations on the right to the city. The challenge for the scientific community is precisely to promote this practice from a multidisciplinary perspective. Unfortunately, in Latin America there are more and more urban “revitalization” processes that ignore the plurality of subjects that should be integrated into the planning of the territories where they live and work. On this occasion, we will discuss these issues, based on some Brazilian experiences, with the aim of answering how oral history, as a method, could contribute to the construction of cities that are more welcoming and less hostile for all their inhabitants. Including going deeper, in practice, into the concepts of identity and belonging.
Copyright (c) 2024 Karina Oliveira Morais dos Santos (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
“They can't demolish my school": an analysis of the cataloguing of the Marist School of San José in Rio de Janeiro/Brazil
This paper is an excerpt from an investigation into the assets of the Marist Brothers in Rio de Janeiro. More than 120 years ago in the city, they were invited by Archbishop Don Joaquim Arcoverde to run the Diocesan College of St. Joseph. Throughout the 20th century they acquired two plots of land in the Tijuca neighborhood and to this day they offer private Catholic education to the children of the Rio de Janeiro elite. The present analysis is a case study of the “era of the congregations” (BITTENCOURT, 2017), a time when many foreign religious arrived in Brazil (19th and 20th centuries). While researching the Marist heritage, we came across a cataloguing process of one of the school buildings in 1999. Paying attention to the clues, signs and traces in order to “read reality in reverse, starting from its opacity” (GINZBURG, 2004, p.14), when crossing written and oral sources we perceive that before the announcement of the sale of the Marist property on Barão de Mesquita Street, there was a movement by the students together with a deputy for the cataloging of the building. Chats such as “you can't demolish my school” added to the deputy's justification that the demolition of the school would bury the memory of many generations of students point to the use of heritage policy as a strategy for preserving a “place of memory” (NORA, 1993) in the face of a real estate issue (VELHO, 2006) that presented itself as an obstacle to the maintenance of the building that the former students consider heritage (GONÇALVES, 2003).
Copyright (c) 2025 Pedro Henrique Nascimento de Oliveira (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Internationalization as a tool within the framework of a local development strategy. A proposal for the city of Santa Rosa-La Pampa
The following paper proposes the basic guidelines for an internationalization policy of Santa Rosa city, located in the province of La Pampa. This is thought as an essential aspect of a local sustainable development strategy. This is how this Internationalization Plan emerges as a strategic element to think the development of the city and set the basis on which to build a long term professional strategy to accomplish goals inherent to the international relationships of Santa Rosa. In this action plan it is put under discussion within the diagnosis some central previous issues which refer to both, the decision making process and the state policy determination. In the first place it highlights the need to recreate a multi-actor dialogue space which allows reaching a synthesis of the different particular interests within a shared project. In the second place, the following requirements are established: to improve articulation between the different levels of the government spheres; to achieve a higher grade of local government autonomy and to set definitions for the development profile which the city aims at. Finally, the plan proposes to provide the local government structure with an International Relationships Area; the promotion of collaborative partnerships; the incorporation of the city into international municipal networks and a sensitization communicational strategy on the importance of internationalization.
Inequality, conflicts and challenges in Latin American cities with socio-environmental transformation processes in the context of the Sustainable Development Goals
Over time, society appropriates space, transforming it into territory. Natural and social processes develop simultaneously, and it is precisely the increase in human actions that provokes diverse socio-environmental transformations. In Latin America, cities have experienced significant socio-environmental transformations due to economic development policies that have accentuated inequality and generated tensions around the use and distribution of natural resources. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide a framework to address these challenges by promoting inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable cities. However, the implementation of the SDGs in Latin American cities faces considerable obstacles, such as rapid urbanization, population growth, environmental degradation and climate change, which put pressure on urban systems. Often, the SDGs are not tailored to the local scale and do not foster effective climate action, perpetuating inequity and marginalization of certain groups. This raises questions about what actions have been taken on sustainability, which cities embrace the SDGs, and how research on socio-environmental transformations have evolved in the context of the SDGs. This study, of a documentary nature and interpretative-explanatory approach, will use theoretical, statistical and empirical methods to critically synthesize existing literature and develop specific indicators to diagnose socio-environmental transformation processes in Latin American cities, highlighting gaps in current studies and proposing a Latin American approach.
Copyright (c) 2025 Mariamna de la Caridad Collazo Castillo (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
I feel alone” Phenomenological study of elderly Cuban women who experienced the migration of first-order relatives
Introduction. The increase of migratory processes is part of the reality in the Cuban context. It has an impact on the family and, especially, on elderly women who remain at home. The study of this phenomenon is at the crossroad of sociological theories of aging, migration and phenomenology, which allow us to make an analysis from the experience of research subjects, elderly women whose close relatives migrated. Objective. To examine experiences of a group of Cuban elderly women and the meaning they attribute to migratory process of their close relatives. Methods. A phenomenological study was carried out. Qualitative data was collected by semi-structured interviewing women over 60 whose close relatives had migrated. Additionally, experts were interviewed. Results. Changes were identified at individual, family and social levels after the family member of the older adult migrated. As a result women enrolled in the study attribute certain meanings to the migratory processes, which are associated with their personal experiences and move away from theoretical conventions. Conclusion. Migratory processes bring changes in life dynamics of elderly women. They have an impact on their quality of life, since there is an increased load of domestic and instrumental roles as a result of the migration of their close relatives.
Copyright (c) 2025 Déborah de la Caridad Betancourt Buron (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Rescuing heritage to enhance it, the case of the Historic Center of Mexico City
The article analyzed the process of urban renewal in the Historic Center of Mexico City (CHCM) since the beginning of the 21st century, highlighting its link with neoliberal policies and its impact on the transformation of urban space. It explained that the renovation was based on heritage rescue as a development strategy, combining public and private investment to rehabilitate buildings and public spaces for tourism and commercial purposes. It was argued that urban renewal framed within the neoliberal model has favored the commodification of space, turning cultural heritage into an economic resource. The implementation of these policies responded to a model of governance in which local governments, companies and international organizations directed the intervention strategies. This phenomenon intensified urban inequality, favoring areas of high economic profitability while marginalizing other areas without commercial potential. The article highlighted the role of culture in urban renewal, as cities with a heritage legacy used their cultural resources to attract investment and tourism. In the case of the CHCM, heritage conservation was guided by commercial interests, establishing regulations on access and use that restricted the enjoyment of the space to certain social sectors. Finally, it was concluded that culture-based urban renewal requires a theoretical approach that articulates the materiality of space with the ideologies that underpin its transformation.
Copyright (c) 2025 Ramón Magaña Gabriel (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Smart city concept: Integrating technology into municipal governance
The article highlights the basics of the Smart City concept. The author considers general theoretical approaches to its understanding and analyzes the constituent elements of this phenomenon. The author systematizes statistical data on Smart Cities and theoretical foundations. The analysis of these factors made it possible to identify the advantages and disadvantages of Smart Cities. In addition to identifying them, the author of the article proposed specific steps to overcome or minimize their impact on the safety and life of citizens. The article also focuses on specific examples of European cities and analytical data on the advantages of certain smart projects. The work emphasizes that Ukrainian initiatives within the framework of the Smart Cities concept are promising, but fragmentized. The novelty lies in citing specific initiatives taken as an example of implementation in European cities with statistically proven effectiveness and their application in Ukraine. The author also takes into account those elements that are already functioning and those that need to be expanded. In addition, attention is focused on those initiatives that are not yet fully functioning in Ukraine. The author paid special attention to the importance of implementing the Smart Cities Concept in the post-war reconstruction of the country
Copyright (c) 2025 Olha Yatsun (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
A Transformação Urbana de San Luis Potosí através dos planos do engenheiroengenheiro Ignacio Maldonado (1898-1914)
The article analyzed the plans of San Luis Potosí made by the engineer Ignacio Maldonado in 1898 and 1914, highlighting their relevance as witnesses to the growth and urban transformation of the city. It was argued that the plans and maps not only represent a geographical space, but also reflect the social, political and cultural conditions of their time. Engineer Maldonado, originally from Zacatecas, played a crucial role in the urban and infrastructure development of San Luis Potosí. He studied at the National School of Engineering and participated in various construction, urbanization and irrigation projects. His first map of the city, published in 1898, offered a detailed image of the urban space, demonstrating the modernization promoted during the Porfiriato. In 1914, his second version of the map reflected changes in street nomenclature, territorial expansion and the transformation of public spaces in the context of the Mexican Revolution. The article highlighted the importance of these cartographic documents as tools of urban identity, as they allowed citizens to visualize their territory and its development. In addition, the role of the state in urban planning was emphasized, as well as the debates among engineers about building regulations. Finally, it was concluded that these plans not only recorded the physical growth of the city, but also served as a testimony to the impact of historical and political processes on its evolution.
Copyright (c) 2024 Tomás Gómez Mata (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Evolution of the relationship between gentrification and urban planning
This article examines the evolution of the relationship between gentrification and urban planning during the period 2018-2023, using a mixed approach that combines bibliometric and scientometric analysis. The study focuses on how urban planning policies have influenced gentrification patterns and the social, economic and environmental dynamics of cities. As gentrification has gained prominence as a mechanism of urban revitalization, it has also raised concerns about the displacement of vulnerable communities and disruption of the social fabric. This analysis provides a comprehensive view of emerging trends in the literature on gentrification and urban planning, highlighting the need for more inclusive and sustainable approaches in urban policy formulation. The main currents of thought and challenges facing contemporary cities were identified, key recommendations were offered to mitigate the negative impacts of gentrification and promote equitable urban development
Copyright (c) 2024 Elvia María Jiménez Zapata (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Financial sources of support for economic development of territorial communities
The article is aimed at highlighting the peculiarities of using various sources of financing for economic regional development of countries. This study uses various methods of scientific research, in particular, methods of economic and statistical analysis, description, systematization, logical generalization, induction and deduction. The article analyzes the revenues of local communities in the UK for the period 2017-2022. In particular, the structure of revenues, the distribution between communities’ own revenues and grant funds were analyzed. The presentation of the Danish experience included an analysis of the local community financing system, including a map of the country, taking into account the implementation of the structural reform. Particular attention was paid to the main sources of funding: tax revenues and intergovernmental transfers. The rates of some local taxes as of 2024, such as municipal tax, church tax, labor market tax, and land tax, are systematized. Furthermore, the article describes and systematizes the experience of financing local communities in France, where tax revenue mechanisms, grant support, and financial equalization instruments that ensure the sustainable development of territorial communities are considered. The structure of local budget revenues for the period from January 1 to April 4, 2024 is examined using economic and statistical methods
Copyright (c) 2025 Tetiana Dei (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Gentrification of tourism: a bibliometric study in the Scopus database
The study provides a comprehensive analysis of how gentrification and tourism intertwine and affect urban environments. Using a bibliometric methodology to review publications between 2018 and 2023, the study identifies the main trends and dynamics in the literature on this topic. The results reveal a growing academic interest in the interaction between gentrification and tourism, with a geographic concentration of studies in Europe and North America, although research is also emerging in Asia and Latin America. Key words highlighted in the literature include sustainability and social impact, highlighting concerns about equity and access to tourism benefits for local residents. This bibliometric analysis offers valuable insights into the consequences of tourism gentrification and suggests the need for more inclusive policies that balance economic development and social justice in urban contexts transformed by tourism
Copyright (c) 2024 Chris Nathalie Aristizábal Valbuena (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
The gentrification of health: an analysis of its convergence
The article explores how gentrification impacts public health, with a particular focus on urban transformations and their repercussions on communities. Using a desk review methodology in the Scopus database, this study analyses the literature between 2018 and 2023 to identify how changes in urban structure influence the accessibility and quality of health services. It highlights that while gentrification can improve infrastructure and services, it can also exacerbate health inequalities and lead to the displacement of vulnerable populations. The analysis reveals the need to adapt medical education to these new urban challenges and suggests future lines of research to develop more equitable interventions. This multidisciplinary approach offers valuable insights for more inclusive policies that consider both urban development and health equity
Copyright (c) 2024 Ana María Chaves Cano (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Gentrified Humanities? An analysis of the main trends in the Scopus database
The present bibliometric study examines the evolution and impact of gentrification within the humanities field. Using the Scopus and Lens databases, and through the VOSviewer software, documents, citations, areas and types of publication, keyword co-occurrence, and geographical distribution related to gentrification were analyzed. The results indicate a predominant concentration of research in Europe and North America, highlighting the need to geographically diversify the academic focus. Furthermore, an increasing thematic diversity and an interdisciplinary approach in the studies were observed, expanding the understanding of the phenomenon beyond its economic and social impacts to include cultural and identity aspects. The study also identified key works that have significantly shaped the academic discourse on gentrification in the humanities, highlighting established and emerging areas of study. These findings emphasize the importance of expanding bibliometric research to address gaps and foster a more complete understanding of the impact of gentrification. Keywords: Cultural impact, Community displacement, Urban transformation, Identity and gentrification, Socioeconomic dynamics
Copyright (c) 2024 Rogelio Jiménez Zapata (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Gentrification as a field of study in environmental sciences
This article examines the interaction between gentrification and environmental sciences in Colombia, using a hermeneutic desk review approach to unravel how this urban phenomenon influences and is influenced by environmental factors. Through the hermeneutic circle method, adapted for a single researcher, a deep understanding of the existing literature is achieved and main lines of research are identified. Areas explored include green gentrification, climate change impacts, health and well-being effects, environmental justice, and associated public policies. The study highlights the need for policies that balance environmental improvement with social protection, and underlines the importance of including local communities in urban planning processes to prevent displacement and increase social equity. This interdisciplinary approach provides valuable insights to understand the complexity of gentrification and its multiple dimensions in an urban and environmental context
Copyright (c) 2024 Gelber Rosas-Patiño (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Mental Health and Its Relationship with the Gentrification Process
The article addresses the complex interaction between urban transformation and the psychological well-being of affected residents. Through a comprehensive literature review of publications between 2010 and 2023, this study synthesizes existing evidence on how gentrification influences the incidence of mental disorders such as anxiety, depression, and stress. The analysis reveals that urban changes not only alter the physical infrastructure of neighborhoods but also displace communities, disrupt social support networks, and exacerbate mental health problems among vulnerable populations. This work highlights the importance of incorporating mental health considerations into urban planning and policies to mitigate the negative impacts of gentrification and promote the development of sustainable and psychologically healthy communities
Copyright (c) 2024 Ariadna Gabriela Matos Matos (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Lines of research related to the impact of gentrification on local development
Gentrification is an urban phenomenon that involves the transformation of neighborhoods, often characterized by their cultural and economic diversity, through the arrival of new residents with higher incomes, which can generate profound effects on local development. The objective is to analyze lines of research related to the impact of gentrification on local development. The research paradigm was quantitative, based on a descriptive, retrospective and bibliometric study, during the period from 1990 to 2024. A “.RIS” file format was downloaded and analyzed in the EndNote X8 bibliographic manager by two researchers independently. The behavior was heterogeneous, but towards an increase, with a maximum peak of 15 research papers. Research articles in the area of social sciences predominated. The most productive country was the United States with 82 research papers. A word co-occurrence analysis was carried out where six scientific research lines were identified. The maximum peak of citations was in 2010 with more than 500 citations. Gentrification, while it can bring about improvements in infrastructure and services, presents significant challenges for local development by causing the displacement of low-income communities and the cultural and economic homogenization of neighborhoods. This phenomenon highlights the need to implement local development approaches that are inclusive and equitable, ensuring that the benefits of urban development are distributed fairly among all sectors of the population
Copyright (c) 2024 Nelson José Ramírez González, Olga Gómez Figueroa (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Community development promoted by policies: an analysis from the perspective of gentrification
This article explores how public policies can promote community development in contexts of gentrification, focusing on the period 2018-2023. Through a scoping review methodology with a qualitative approach, emerging trends in academic literature on this topic were analyzed. The study identified key dynamics between urban revitalization policies and their impacts on local communities, highlighting both the advantages and disadvantages of these processes. The limitations of community development when resident participation and social equity are not adequately considered, as well as the opportunities that arise from implementing inclusive and community-centered policies, were explored. This analysis is critical to designing more effective strategies that minimize the negative effects of gentrification, such as the displacement of low-income residents, and that promote sustainable and equitable urban development
Copyright (c) 2023 Ginna Tovar Cardozo (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Gentrification and Community Development: An analysis of the main lines of research
This article examines the relationship between gentrification and community development through a mixed approach that combines bibliometric analysis and qualitative thematic analysis. Using the Scopus database, the evolution of academic literature on gentrification over the past decade is analyzed, identifying the main trends and emerging themes in this field. The study not only quantifies academic production but also explores in-depth narratives and key approaches that have emerged in research on how gentrification impacts community development. Through thematic analysis, the challenges and opportunities present in these processes are identified, emphasizing the importance of urban policies that promote social equity and sustainable development. The methodology used provides a comprehensive view of the current state of research and lays a solid foundation for future research and policy formulation that address the effects of gentrification inclusively
Copyright (c) 2023 Mayra Alejandra Gaviria Alvarado (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Education, urbanism, and gentrification: convergence of issues and solutions
This article explores the intersection between education, urbanism, gentrification, and analyzes how these phenomena interact and affect social cohesion and equity in contemporary cities. Through a qualitative and hermeneutic approach, the study investigates how urban and educational policies can be designed to mitigate the negative effects of gentrification, such as the displacement of vulnerable communities, and promote a more inclusive and sustainable development. The article seeks to provide a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities in building fairer cities
Copyright (c) 2023 Carlos Alberto Gómez Cano (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
The impact of gentrification policies on urban development
This article explores the impact of gentrification policies on urban development during the period 2013-2023. A mixed documentary review methodology is used that combines bibliometric analysis with qualitative analysis. The study examines how urban policies aimed at revitalizing disadvantaged areas affect various aspects of urban development, in addition to social equity, community cohesion and sustainability. Over the past decade, gentrification has been both a catalyst for infrastructural improvements and a source of displacement and social reconfiguration, especially in Latin American contexts. This analysis provides a comprehensive view of emerging dynamics in the gentrification literature, highlighting the need for public policies that promote inclusive and equitable urban development. The research focuses on identifying best practices and challenges associated with the implementation of these policies, offering key recommendations to mitigate the negative impacts of gentrification and foster sustainable urban growth
Copyright (c) 2023 Maryeli Pérez León (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0