Spatial Governance and Planning in Latin America: A Comparative Account (1)

Synopsis

This book is the first to provide an in-depth discussion of spatial governance and planning systems (SGPSs) in Latin America, with analysis and comparison across 10 different countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, and Uruguay. The primary function of SPGSs is to empower the public sector to exert control over spatial development. Originally understood mainly through a legal paradigm, it is now acknowledged that a range of informal institutions also play a role, responding to societal and community needs that the state or market is unable to address. This collection teases out these contrasting influences, highlighting the role of indigenous culture in certain contexts, and the increase of participatory processes in others. The book features not only individual country case studies, but also chapters discussing the broader themes, as well as how the Latin American context compares to the European one. A timely contribution to this evolving topic, the book will appeal to students and scholars in the fields of planning, urban and regional studies, public policy, and human geography.

Copyright:

2026

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

Book Size:

254 Pages

ISBN-13:

9781040449356

Related ISBNs:

9781032484815, 9781032484822, 9781040449325, 9781003389309

Publisher:

Taylor & Francis

Date of Addition:

10/31/25

Copyrighted By:

selection and editorial matter, Juan E. Cabrera, Francesca Blanc, and Giancarlo Cotella

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Art and Architecture, Home and Garden, Politics and Government, Sociology

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This is a copyrighted book.

Edited by:

Juan E. Cabrera

Edited by:

Francesca Blanc

Edited by:

Giancarlo Cotella