Social Justice and the City

This lecture challenges quantitative models in urban economics by exploring the concept of multiple identities in cities, emphasizing the instability and unknown elements. It discusses the importance of qualitative analysis to understand deviations, injustices, and emerging practices in urban environments. The lecture also delves into the emergence of urban structures, the impact of stability on institutions, classes, and networks, and the dynamics of urban spaces. Key concepts include the works of David Harvey, Manuel Castells, Jane Jacobs, and Torsten Hägerstrand, highlighting the complexity of urban planning and the interplay between cultural and natural elements.