Territorios
Scope & Guideline
Fostering Scholarly Dialogue in Geography and Development
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Urban and Rural Transformations:
The journal investigates the dynamics and transformations in urban and rural spaces, particularly in Latin America, emphasizing their impact on community livelihoods and environmental sustainability. - Social Geography and Urban Studies:
It explores the social dimensions of geography, including issues of segregation, mobility, and the socio-spatial implications of urban policies and planning. - Environmental Justice and Sustainability:
The focus on environmental issues is prevalent, examining access to resources, ecological impacts of urbanization, and the intersection of social inequalities with environmental policies. - Gender Perspectives in Urban Planning:
The journal highlights the role of gender in urban contexts, investigating how urban environments impact different genders and the implications for habitability and accessibility. - Participatory Planning and Governance:
There is a strong emphasis on participatory approaches to urban and territorial planning, advocating for citizen involvement in decision-making processes.
Trending and Emerging
- Impact of COVID-19 on Urban Spaces:
There is a growing interest in understanding how the COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped urban habitability and mobility, highlighting vulnerabilities and the need for resilient urban planning. - Sustainability and Urban Mobility:
Research focusing on sustainable urban mobility and innovative transport solutions has gained traction, emphasizing the importance of accessibility and environmental considerations in urban planning. - Social Inequalities and Urban Rights:
The journal has increasingly published work that examines social inequalities, particularly in access to housing and urban rights, reflecting a commitment to social justice in urban contexts. - Gender and Space:
Emerging studies focusing on gendered experiences in urban environments are on the rise, showcasing how different demographics interact with and are affected by urban spaces. - Participatory Governance and Community Engagement:
There is a notable emphasis on participatory governance models that involve community engagement in urban planning, indicating a shift towards inclusive policy-making processes.
Declining or Waning
- Historical Analysis of Urban Policies:
Themes centered around historical analyses of urban policies and their long-term impacts have become less frequent, indicating a potential shift towards more current and actionable research. - Traditional Urban Planning Models:
There is a noticeable decrease in discussions surrounding traditional urban planning models, as the journal appears to prioritize innovative and participatory planning methods over conventional approaches. - Focus on Economic Development:
Papers solely focused on economic development without considering socio-environmental impacts have diminished, reflecting a broader trend towards integrated and sustainable development practices. - Rural Development in Isolation:
Research that treats rural development as a separate entity from urban dynamics has declined, as the journal increasingly recognizes the interconnectedness of urban and rural issues. - Homogeneous Urban Experiences:
The exploration of urban experiences that do not account for diversity and local context is waning, suggesting a shift towards more nuanced and localized studies.
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