The (ir)relevance of economic segregation : Jane Jacobs and the empirical and moral implications of an unequal spatial distribution of wealth

摘要: Abstract Cities are economically segregated to various degrees. Segregation translates into greater homogeneity of neighborhoods: the rich and poor usually occupy separate parts city. In response, urban-renewal policies often focus on creating an more heterogeneous neighborhood composition by replacing lower-income with middle-income households. Arguably little or mixed success, as those seem places (i.e. neighborhoods) than people who live there. this regard, Jane Jacobs writings “slums” conditions that favor “unslumming” processes illuminating. Although in last decades word slum has gotten out fashion (at least developed countries), her contributions remain relevant order address moral empirical implications unequal spatial distribution wealth. The paper discusses three aspects Jacobs' develops them further reflections current ideas about segregation trying combat that. It concludes debates may benefit from 1) less economic differences between neighborhoods (and living standard each there); 2) attention population's own regenerating development potential rather negative effects residents; 3) a dynamic static view neighborhood.