Right to the City movement

The Right to the City movement advocates for equitable urban access and participation, emphasizing that all residents should have a say in how their neighborhoods are shaped. It challenges factors like displacement, gentrification, and unequal resource distribution that marginalize marginalized communities. The movement promotes inclusive planning, social justice, and community empowerment, seeking to transform cities into spaces where everyone’s needs and voices are valued. Essentially, it seeks to ensure urban development benefits all residents, not just the privileged few, fostering cities that are democratic, accessible, and responsive to diverse populations.