Researcher ORCID Identifier
https://orcid.org/0009-0002-0818-5743
Graduation Year
2026
Date of Submission
4-2026
Document Type
Open Access Senior Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Department
International Relations
Reader 1
William Ascher
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2026 Sophia L Castellanos
Abstract
This thesis investigates how gentrification and displacement have affected Mexico City, providing historical context and reasoning behind current policies for digital nomads and tourists. It examines policies enacted in similar cities such as Barcelona, Amsterdam, and Venice, which face challenges from increased tourism and short-term rentals like Airbnb. The thesis also reviews these regulations, highlighting their successes and limitations, and offers recommendations for integrating some of these strategies into Mexico City’s 2024 Tourism Law. Additionally, it explores public innovation strategies that could promote collaborations between the government and communities rather than complete government control. Finally, the paper discusses the challenges Mexico City encounters and the positive impacts that the recommended regulations could have on local residents.
Recommended Citation
Castellanos, Sophia L., "Pesos for pesos and no one feels at home: Gentrification and Displacement in Mexico City" (2026). CMC Senior Theses. 4237.
https://scholarship.claremont.edu/cmc_theses/4237
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