Gated communities and socio-spatial transformations in Metepec, Mexico State

Authors

  • Teresa Becerril-Sánchez Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, Toluca
  • José Méndez Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, Toluca
  • Carlos Garrocho El Colegio Mexiquense, A.C, Zinacantepec

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4067/S0250-71612013000200009

Keywords:

gated communities, spatial distribution, segregation

Abstract

In recent times, new forms of urbanization are breaking up with the traditional understanding of urban growth, urban models and layout, and the meaning of public space,among others factors. These new forms of urbanization include the gated communities, which this paper aims to defiÍ€ne and characterize, discussing how they have transformed the sociospatial components of the municipality of Metepec (Mexico). The changes can be identiÍ€ed by the recurrence of urban projects that currently deÍ€fine and redefiÍ€ne the urban image in Metepec. Gated communities also transform what has traditionally been understood as a street, breaking its continuity and its mobility, as well as installing atmospheres of fear in them. Both aspects arediscussed in detail in diÍferent sections of the document.

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Published

2013-05-02

How to Cite

Becerril-Sánchez, T., Méndez, J., & Garrocho, C. (2013). Gated communities and socio-spatial transformations in Metepec, Mexico State. Revista EURE - Revista De Estudios Urbano Regionales, 39(117). https://doi.org/10.4067/S0250-71612013000200009

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