Urban Planning for Social Justice in Latin America

Urban Planning for Social Justice in Latin America explores how urban planning can be used as a tool for social equity, examining several Latin American cities and their successful efforts to overcome challenges such as environmental justice, food security, and social mobility.

Format: Hardback
Length: 140 pages
Publication date: 22 March 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Urban planning for social justice in Latin America delves into the transformative potential of urban planning as a tool for achieving social equity. This comprehensive book explores a diverse range of Latin American cities, each facing unique challenges, and showcases how they have successfully overcome these obstacles through innovative policies, strategic planning, and design. Through meticulous research and engaging interviews with municipal staff, the book provides a firsthand account of the practical day-to-day planning efforts undertaken by these cities. Illustrated examples and successful strategies are included to illustrate the potential for positive change.

Beyond merely identifying the challenges, the book goes beyond providing a mere overview and delves into the practical day-to-day planning efforts. Interviews with staff from these municipalities offer valuable insights into their experiences and achievements. Additionally, illustrations and strategies that have proven effective in addressing social justice issues are presented, making this book a valuable resource for planners both within and outside Latin America.

This book offers a positive and inspiring perspective on the possibilities of urban planning for social change. It highlights the remarkable achievements of cities that have embraced social justice as a core value in their planning processes. By demonstrating the fruitful outcomes that can be achieved in areas often perceived as underdeveloped, the book aims to inspire new generations of planners to pursue careers dedicated to creating more equitable and inclusive cities.

While rooted in research and data, this book embraces a hopeful and forward-looking approach. It seeks to empower planners with the knowledge and tools necessary to drive social change and create a more just and sustainable future for all. By highlighting the successes and lessons learned from Latin American cities, this book provides valuable insights that can be applied globally, fostering a sense of global solidarity and collaboration in the field of urban planning.

Weight: 276g
Dimension: 223 x 143 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032461359