Risk Habitat Megacity

Risk Habitat Megacity
Author: Dirk Heinrichs
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 378
Release: 2011-10-09
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3642115446

Megacity development and the inherent risks and opportunities for humans and the environment is a theme of growing urgency in the 21st century. Focusing on Latin America where urbanization is most advanced, this book studies the complexity of a ‘mega-urban system’ and explores interrelations between sectors and issues by providing an in-depths study of one particular city, Santiago de Chile. The book attempts to (i) focus on the emergence of risk in megacities by analyzing risk elements, (ii) evaluate the extent and severity of risks, (iii) develop strategies to cope with adverse risks, and (iv) to guide urban development by combining concepts with empirical evidence. Drawing on the work of an interdisciplinary and international consortium of academic and professional partners, the book is written for scholars in cross-cutting areas of urban, sustainability, hazard, governance and planning research as well as practitioners from local, regional and international organizations.

Urban Climates in Latin America

Urban Climates in Latin America
Author: Cristián Henríquez
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 414
Release: 2019-02-23
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3319970135

This book describes the observation of urban climates in Latin-American and their relationships with urban sprawl, the economic emergence of Latin American countries, social segregation, urban ecology, disasters and resilience. The chapters include contributions dealing with urban heat islands, local climate zones, thermal comfort, air pollution, extreme climate index, green infrastructure, health issues and adaptions based on the socio-economic background of urban areas. This book revises the role of urban planning and environmental governance, highlighting the singularities in climate adaptation policies in developing countries.

The Future of the Past: Paths towards Participatory Governance for Cultural Heritage

The Future of the Past: Paths towards Participatory Governance for Cultural Heritage
Author: Gabriela García
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 179
Release: 2021-06-03
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1000401308

The Future of the Past is a biennial conference generally carried out during the commemoration date of the incorporation of Santa Ana de Los Ríos de Cuenca Ecuador as a World Heritage Site (WHS). It initiated in 2014, organized by the City Preservation Management research project (CPM) of the University of Cuenca, to create a space for dialoguing among interested actors in the cultural heritage field. Since then, this space has served to exchange initiatives and to promote coordinated actions based on shared responsibility, in the local context. The third edition of this conference took place in the context of the 20th anniversary of being listed as WHS and a decade of CPM as the Southern host of the PRECOM3OS UNESCO Chair (Preventive Conservation, Maintenance and Monitoring of Monuments and Sites). For the very first time, and thanks to the collaboration with the Raymond Lemaire International Centre for Conservation of the University of Leuven (Belgium), the conference expanded its local scope. On this occasion, contributions reflected round a worldwide challenge in the cultural field: revealing the paths towards participatory governance of cultural heritage. Participatory governance is understood as institutional decision-making structures supported by shared responsibilities and rights among diverse actors.

Social Urbanism in Latin America

Social Urbanism in Latin America
Author: Carlos Leite
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 201
Release: 2019-10-11
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3030160122

This book highlights current concepts of Social Urbanism, the contemporary set of multiple and interdisciplinary urban studies that have emerged mainly from the complex realities of Latin American cities. The discussion that follows places special emphasis on public land policy and the innovative urban instruments developed in that region to promote social and territorial inclusion. Critical reflections throughout the pages of this book shed light into the local context of each case-study in order to understand their specific set of challenges and opportunities. Relevant lessons are extracted from the three cities here analyzed, the medium-scale city of Medellin, the large-scale city of Bogota, and the megacity of Sao Paulo, as well as from local innovative experiences in Argentina and Uruguay. These cities underwent promising transformation processes over two decades, applying planning and financing instruments of land policy which have produced significant shifts in the urban development paradigm in the region. The quest for social inclusion has emerged as the common denominator in these cities, awakening growing interest across several fields of urban studies, from public policies and city management to urban law, city financing, urban development, and innovative community participation processes. The book brings implications on urban land policy for transition cities in the Global South. The question of social inclusion in Global South cities is however far from being solved; the analysis presented in this book shows advances and hope, besides a long path still ahead, which can only be faced through a continuous and challenging incremental process. May this book be an incremental step.

OECD Territorial Reviews: Antofagasta, Chile 2013

OECD Territorial Reviews: Antofagasta, Chile 2013
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 301
Release: 2013-09-27
Genre:
ISBN: 9264203915

This territorial review of a mining area in Chile focuses on economic diversification, urbanism and governance in the city of Antofafasta.

The Financialization of Latin American Real Estate Markets

The Financialization of Latin American Real Estate Markets
Author: Alfonso Valenzuela Aguilera
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 217
Release: 2022-07-13
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1000600572

The Financialization of Latin American Real Estate Markets: New Frontiers introduces the fundamental principles of urban economics, housing, and large-scale real estate development in Latin America and equips aspiring investors and developers with the foundations for success in a unique, dynamic region. Using case studies from the Americas, this textbook provides a framework for assessing the economic, technological, social, and political forces that shape urban space, helping readers understand the aims and risks of real estate investment. Chapters on economic theory, novel financial instruments, and the regulatory environment connect real-world practice to the latest scholarly conversations in urban planning, real estate finance and development, and regional studies. Informed by the author’s extensive experience as an academic and practitioner throughout the region, this distinctive resource sheds light on the relationship between financial capital and urban form, and places Latin American cities at the center of the urban economy debate. Features: Provides a thorough introduction to the mechanics of real estate markets, grounding spatial and economic theories with practical examples of the tools used to finance urban development in Latin America Centers around case studies from Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Panama, Argentina, and Colombia—some of the region’s most dynamic markets Presents financial instruments such as mortgage-backed securities, collateralized debt obligations, credit default swaps, and real estate investment trusts in a global context Examines State policies and programs for housing and infrastructure in Latin America, demonstrating regional patterns and new perspectives Covers real estate finance from housing to megaprojects, exploring recent trends in infrastructure, commercial centers, and tourism with an eye toward sustainable financing practices for the future Suitable for graduate and upper-level undergraduate students of real estate, urban planning, and Latin American studies, The Financialization of Latin American Real Estate Markets: New Frontiers also serves as essential reading for professionals in international real estate finance and development.

Picture Planning Perspectives

Picture Planning Perspectives
Author: Hugo de Vos
Publisher: Rozenberg Publishers
Total Pages: 291
Release: 2004-01-06
Genre: Geographic information systems
ISBN: 9051707584

This book investigates problems of GIS implementation in three Costa Rican ministries. It reveals that embedding technology is part of complex institutional processes where actors and politics shape contexts. By linking an historical analysis of land use

Voices in Aerosol

Voices in Aerosol
Author: Caitlin Frances Bruce
Publisher: University of Texas Press
Total Pages: 337
Release: 2024-01-09
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1477327673

"Looking specifically at the Mexican city of León, in Guanajuato, the book shows graffiti as a contested tool for "voicing" public demands. It considers the changing perceptions and recognition of graffiti artists, their right to the city, and the use of public space from 2000 to 2018. Bruce studies the history of independent graffiti and state-sanctioned graffiti art to claim that its institutionalization creates tensions in the social relationships inside artist collectives, and fluctuating ideas about urban art, creative labor, and neoliberal entrepreneurship"--