Intra-urban migration and new patterns of socio-spatial differentiation in Santiago de Chile: an opportunity for social integration?

In: Lateinamerikanische Städte im Wandel: zwischen lokaler Stadtgesellschaft und globalem Einfluss, S. 211-219

Abstract

"Residential segregation is a characteristic element of Latin American cities with powerful impacts on both physical land use and social relations of citizens from different socio-economic or ethnic backgrounds. In Santiago de Chile, the traditional segregation patterns have changed in the last two decades. In some areas, segregation has expanded with a trend towards growing malignancy and stigmatization of residential neighbourhoods or even entire municipalities. On the other hand, the spatial and geographical scale has been decreasing, creating a 'new' socio-spatial mix. This article explores the relations of these dynamic processes with intra-urban migration flows of different socio-economic groups. It discusses policy options for social integration and identifies further research areas." (author's abstract)