Paloma Morales-Flores

Ms. Paloma Morales-Flores

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Academic Career Length

6Years (2021-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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30 November 2021 in Sustainability
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Carlos Marmolejo-DuarteCarlos Marmolejo-Duarte
Carlos Marmolejo-Duarte
Empirical evidence suggests that it is possible to socially renew neighbourhoods through the formation of social capital (SC) as an effect of walking. The characteristics of the built environment that influence walkability and SC have been relatively well established by previous research, but contrasts remain. Therefore, this document seeks to investigate the relationship between SC and walkability, through a Scoping Review of empirical studies published in indexed journals in the Web of Science and Scopus. The findings indicate that the formation of SC as an effect of walking is associated with land use and the design of neighbourhood facilities; the provision of urban furniture (benches) and green spaces; and that the design and configuration of the neighbourhoods affects SC even more than the excess density. In addition, the methodological strategies used to arrive at these results were reviewed. The conclusions suggest the need to study this issue from an updated perspective, where new neighbourhood interaction systems can be tracked (that provide new indicators), using advanced tools and technologies that help streamline and make measurements more objective.

26 December 2025 in Ciudad Y Territorio Estudios Territoriales
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Carlos Marmolejo-DuarteCarlos Marmolejo-Duarte
Carlos Marmolejo-Duarte
En las últimas décadas, la pacificación urbana ha ganado preeminencia sobre el uso del automóvil. En este proceso, las intervenciones tácticas han avanzado sobre las permanentes-estructurantes, sin haber estudios comparativos sobre sus impactos y usos. Este artículo aborda esta cuestión analizando: 1) una exhaustiva recopilación del uso y atributos urbano-arquitectónicos de la Supermanzana de Sant Antoni, 2) los patrones de uso según carácter táctico, estructurante o no pacificado, y 3) diferencias entre patrones mediante análisis discriminante. En conclusión, los espacios pacificados, especialmente los estructurantes, son dominados por conversaciones, juegos y encuentros, favoreciendo el recreo de infantes y adultos mayores. Los tácticos, con una variedad de mobiliario, promueven una diversidad de actividades y estadías prolongadas, potenciando así la reproducción del capital social.