Pathfinders for Peaceful, Just and Inclusive Societies’ Post

🏙️ Who belongs in the city? 🏪 Urban planning often prioritizes market forces, turning residents into customers rather than citizens. This shift influences policy and societal membership, contingent on economic power. 🔒 As cities evolve, many essential services are privatized, creating exclusive areas for those who can afford them. 🏗️ Governments and private actors collaborate to restructure laws and planning tools to facilitate market-driven urbanization. This collaboration often leads to the transformation of public spaces and resources into commodities, further entrenching #inequality. 📜 Download the full report to learn more about the role of urban planning 🔻 https://lnkd.in/e-YdmVsE #SDG16Plus #HousingJustice #LeaveNoOneBehind #SDG11 #SustainableDevelopment

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