The Right to the City and the Social Function of Urban Land: A Review of Current Debates and Future Directions

This review article provides a comprehensive analysis of the concept of the right to the city and the social function of urban land. The article begins by introducing the topic and defining the key concepts of the right to the city and the social function of urban land. The purpose of the review is then stated, which is to provide an overview of the current state of research, policy, and practice related to these concepts, and to identify areas for further investigation and development.The review draws on a range of sources, including academic literature, policy documents, and case studies from different parts of the world. The article examines the history and evolution of the right to the city, highlighting the contributions of key thinkers such as Lefebvre and Harvey, and discusses the different dimensions of the right to the city, including access to urban services, affordable housing, and public space. The social function of urban land is also explored in depth, with a focus on the role of land in shaping urban development and the ways in which land use policies can contribute to social and economic inequality. The article discusses the challenges and opportunities presented by different approaches to land use, such as land value capture, land trusts, and community land trusts. The review identifies several key themes that emerge from the literature on the right to the city and the social function of urban land. These include the need for greater citizen participation in urban decision-making, the importance of equitable access to urban resources, and the role of urban planning and governance in promoting social and economic justice. The article concludes by discussing the implications and significance of the review for research, policy, and practice related to the right to the city and the social function of urban land. The review highlights the need for further research in a number of areas, including the relationship between the right to the city and the right to housing, the potential of land value capture mechanisms to fund urban infrastructure, and the role of community-led development in promoting social and economic justice. In summary, this review article provides a comprehensive overview of the concept of the right to the city and the social function of urban land, drawing on awide range of sources and identifying key themes and areas for further investigation. Thearticle contributes to a growing body of literature on urban development and provides avaluable resource for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners working in this field.

کلیدواژه ها:

right to the city ، social function of urban land ، urban development ، urban governance ، citizen participation ، social and economic justice ، land use policies ، land trusts ، community-leddevelopment.