How Social Justice Planning Can Address Urban Inequities through Social Housing: from Theory to Practice
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As cities face the challenges of rapid urbanization without proper planning, vulnerable communities are disproportionately affected by the uneven spatial configurations and socioeconomic disparities within urban areas. In this context, this article explores the transformative potential of Social Justice Planning (SJP) in addressing persistent urban inequities through strategic interventions in social housing. This paper reviews the literature on communicative planning and the Just City approach, presenting their main topics. It also explores city plans of New York, London, and Amsterdam through social justice principles and analyzes the Lisbon Municipal Housing Charter (LMHC) as a contemporary reference case in Portugal. Thus, this work aims to highlight how SJP can serve as a powerful tool for fostering equality, diversity, and democracy to develop community-driven solutions within the realm of social housing. Ultimately, this research contributes to the ongoing discourse surrounding the creation of cities that prioritize fairness and well-being for all residents.
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