Urban Social Movements

Urban social movements are collective efforts by groups of people in cities to address issues affecting their communities, such as housing, gentrification, environmental justice, and public space access. These movements often seek to influence city policies or challenge powerful interests, advocating for marginalized voices. They emerge in response to social inequalities and aim for positive change, fostering community solidarity and activism. Understanding these movements is essential in urban political geography, as they reveal how power dynamics operate in urban settings and how residents mobilize to shape their environment and improve their quality of life.