Call for papers for the panel:
*Dwelling (on) the urban future: Latin American cities between ethical
concerns and market forces*
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Conference: “Future today/yesterday/tomorrow: visions of future(s) in the
Americas”.
Joint conference of the regional working groups of the German
Anthropological Association (GAA): Indigenous North America, Mesoamerica,
South America and Afro-America
June 12-14, 2019, University of Bonn
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Conveners of the panel:
Prof. Eveline Dürr
Dr. Raúl Acosta
In this panel, we seek empirical research on the changing expectations for
the subcontinent’s cities. We consider a wide spectrum of ethical concerns
including environmental care, universal access, reducing socioeconomic
inequalities, among other issues. Latin American cities have historically
been shaped by elite decision-making. Inequalities have thus been
reinforced through infrastructures and buildings, housing developments and
commercial zoning, reflecting the changing political ideologies and agendas
of urban planning. But in recent years, a regional growth in civil society
organisations has multiplied demands for improved public services and
spaces. It has also led to a push for accountability from governments and
politicians. In this context, urban planning is increasingly responding to
societal demands and expectations, as well as being subject to intensified
levels of scrutiny. Market forces are often included in urban renovation
plans through co-sponsorship deals and other forms of involvement of
private firms. At the same time, grassroots and bottom-up initiatives
continue to mobilize alternative urban services and facilities. We
investigate how these seemingly contradictory forces are shaping urban
futures in Latin America. Our discussions will be guided, though not
limited, by the following question: How far have citizen groups redefined
collective aspirations for urban futures in Latin America?
Keywords: Cities, ethics, market, dwelling, civil society
The panel will be held in English.
Please send abstracts of maximum 100 words, with your name and institution
by January 25, 2019, to: [log in to unmask]
Conference’s webpage:
https://www.americas2019.uni-bonn.de/
Call for papers:
https://www.americas2019.uni-bonn.de/calls/call-for-papers
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