Participatory evaluation: Generating community in a gentrified territory

The process of gentrification encompasses numerous social, demographic, urbanistic, and economic consequences, among others. The majority of these outcomes are negative and demonstrate little consideration for the community and the territory in which they transpire. This paper presents a case study...

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Published in:Community development (Columbus, Ohio) Ohio), 2024-11, Vol.55 (6), p.858-875
Main Authors: Vecina-Merchante, Carlos, Morey-López, Mercè
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
community development
community networking
Gentrification
participatory action research
participatory evaluation
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Summary:The process of gentrification encompasses numerous social, demographic, urbanistic, and economic consequences, among others. The majority of these outcomes are negative and demonstrate little consideration for the community and the territory in which they transpire. This paper presents a case study of a community project in a gentrified area of Palma (Balearic Islands - Spain), aimed at mitigating these consequences through community organization and empowerment. The article seeks to assess the subjective impact of the Intercultural Community Intervention Project and explore barriers to promoting participatory community development in gentrified locales. Findings indicate improvements incommunity networks and its responsiveness to social challenges, yet underscore difficulties in engaging the higher socio-economic status population . Another concern is the need for a technical team to sustain the community-driven process. In conclusion, community policies are recommended to empower the populace in addressing the social repercussions of gentrification by fostering spaces for participation and facilitating shared decision-making.
ISSN:1557-5330
1944-7485
DOI:10.1080/15575330.2024.2339282