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Issue 9.1

Social Cartographies: An Urbanism of Open Framework 

Patricia Fraile-Garrido, Inés Martín-Robles & Luis Pancorbo
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This article delves into the evolving landscape of city-making, inspired by urban visionaries from the 1960s to the 1980s. Focusing on placemaking and technological integration, we explore the evolution of urbanism towards a more open and participatory framework while examining its impact on legislation and the visual representation of urban spaces. From a human-centered design perspective, we analyze the innovative influence of figures such as Jane Jacobs, William H. Whyte, and Jan Gehl, emphasizing a shift from deterministic cartographies to adaptive methodologies. The article concludes by addressing contemporary challenges in placemaking, the synergy between technology and citizen sensing, and the critical need for ethical considerations in guiding the future of urban development.

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