Graduation Year
2024
Date of Submission
4-2024
Document Type
Campus Only Senior Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Department
International Relations
Reader 1
Jennifer Taw
Rights Information
© 2024 Jorlen Garcia Joanes
Abstract
This thesis examines the effectiveness of integration policies in enhancing human security within Medellín's informal settlements and explores the lessons that can be applied to address housing injustices globally. It provides a comprehensive framework that evaluates the impact of Medellín's social urbanism policies on reducing urban marginalization and improving living conditions in informal settlements. The analysis reveals that Medellín's approach to social urbanism, which emphasized inclusion, economic opportunity, and improved quality of life, succeeded in addressing certain human security challenges but fell short in tackling entrenched social inequalities. Despite these limitations, Medellín's efforts offer a potential model for proactive, collaborative governance that aims to integrate informal settlements into the broader urban context. This thesis underscores the importance of investing in these settlements as a critical step towards promoting the human security of marginalized populations and addressing broader issues of housing justice worldwide.
Recommended Citation
Garcia, Jorlen, "From Urban Margins to Integration: Evaluating Human Security in Medellín’s Informal Settlements through Governance & Planning" (2024). CMC Senior Theses. 3606.
https://scholarship.claremont.edu/cmc_theses/3606
This thesis is restricted to the Claremont Colleges current faculty, students, and staff.
