Neoliberal Urban Governance: Spaces, Culture and Discourses in Buenos Aires and Chicago

This book explores the dynamics of neoliberal urban governance in Buenos Aires and Chicago, focusing on gentrification processes from 2011 to 2021. It argues that neoliberal principles, rationales, and institutions are present in global cities, and the book chronicles the evolving policies and rhetoric that have facilitated gentrification. It offers a comparative perspective that has been lacking in studies of Latin American and North American urban settings.

Format: Hardback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 04 February 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate dynamics of neoliberal urban governance, conducting a comparative analysis of Buenos Aires and Chicago, with a specific focus on gentrification processes from 2011 to 2021. Through in-depth research, it argues that neoliberal principles, rationales, and institutions, along with the persuasive rhetoric that has contributed to their success, are deeply ingrained in the US and Latin American region, particularly in global cities like Buenos Aires and Chicago.

The year 2011 marks a significant milestone as it witnesses the simultaneous election of new executive authorities in both cities, providing a sufficient time span to observe key patterns, narratives, and developments of each neoliberal urban governance.

Firstly, this book chronicles the evolving urban neoliberal policies implemented since 2011 in both cities, with a particular emphasis on the systematic reduction of affordable housing and privatization of public land, which have expedited the pace of gentrification. Secondly, it exposes readers to the influential rhetoric crafted by local boards, developers, architects, and real estate agents in both cities, highlighting the persuasive strategies employed to promote gentrification. Thirdly, this study delves into the operational mechanisms of these contemporary neoliberal urban governances, a critical aspect that has yet to receive substantial attention. Lastly, this book offers a novel comparative perspective, exploring these governances in the context of Latin American and North American urban settings, thus contributing to a rich body of knowledge.

Weight: 426g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031217173
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023