Introduction

Abstract

This chapter presents the topic of the ‘new generation’ of upgrading initiatives in informal settlements in Latin America and the rationale for this book, its objectives and research questions, focusing on the issues of spatial justice and public open spaces in informal settlements. It also provides a short insight into the research setting, i.e. the social, economic and physical characteristics of the case study location, Comuna 13 in Medellín, including short descriptions about the three spaces that were investigated in detail. It also provides a brief overview of the research methodology applied.

Citation

Schwab, E. (2018), "Introduction", Spatial Justice and Informal Settlements, Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 1-27. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-78714-767-620171001