Breaking the spatial justice emergency cycle: The role of foresight planning

Rompiendo el ciclo de emergencia de la justicia espacial: El papel de la planificación prospectiva

Rompendo o ciclo de emergência da justiça espacial: O papel do planejamento prospectivo

Capra-Ribeiro, Fabio
Detalles Bibliográficos
2024
Latin America
Territorial Foresight
Future Studies
Urban Governance
Prospective Planning
América Latina
Prospectiva Territorial
Estudios del Futuro
Gobernanza Urbana
Planificación Prospectiva
América Latina
Prospectiva Territorial
Estudos de Futuro
Governança Urbana
Planejamento Prospectivo
Inglés
Universidad ORT Uruguay
RAD
https://revistas.ort.edu.uy/anales-de-investigacion-en-arquitectura/article/view/3784
https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11968/7586
http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11968/7586
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Resumen:
Sumario:This paper examines the critical need to integrate prospective planning into territorial development processes for achieving spatial justice and sustainable urban futures. It highlights the limitations of a reactive approach to urban governance, particularly prevalent in Latin America, where weak institutions and unstable political systems often hinder long-term perspectives. The research emphasizes the importance of strategic foresight as a complementary tool to traditional planning practices. Territorial foresight facilitates the exploration of complex future scenarios, fostering collaborative learning and a shared vision among stakeholders. The study proposes a shift towards a proactive, foresight-driven approach that can help break the vicious cycle of addressing only immediate crises. By embracing prospective studies, urban planners and policymakers can gain insights into potential future trajectories, enabling them to anticipate challenges, adapt strategies, and make informed decisions aligned with long-term goals. This paper draws on discourse analysis to examine the work of Latin American institutions and scholars engaged in foresight studies. Ultimately, the paper advocates for a paradigm shift in urban governance, prioritizing long-term strategic vision. This is essential for overcoming the fragmentation of urban planning, addressing systemic inequalities, and laying the groundwork for more just, resilient, and sustainable urban territories.