From critical urban theory to the right to the city
- 1 June 2009
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd in City
- Vol. 13 (2-3), 185-197
- https://doi.org/10.1080/13604810902982177
Abstract
The right to the city is becoming, in theory and in practice, a widespread, effective formulation of a set of demands to be actively thought through and pursued. But whose right, what right and to what city? Each question is examined in turn, first in the historical context of 1968 in which Henri Lefebvre first popularized the phrase, then in its meaning for the guidance of action. The conclusion suggests that exposing, proposing and politicizing the key issues can move us closer to implementing this right.Keywords
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