Use of the Sociogram in Participatory Planning in Contexts of Social Exclusion: A Comparative Case Study in Cordoba Neighbourhoods, Spain

Antonio Delgado-Baena and Antonio Sianes ()
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Antonio Delgado-Baena: Research Institute on Policies for Social Transformation, Universidad Loyola Andalucía, 41704 Dos Hermanas, Sevilla, Spain
Antonio Sianes: Research Institute on Policies for Social Transformation, Universidad Loyola Andalucía, 41704 Dos Hermanas, Sevilla, Spain

Land, 2024, vol. 13, issue 5, 1-17

Abstract: Urban regeneration and spatial planning have adopted a new participatory approach in recent decades, highlighting the importance of integrating the community in urban decision-making processes, especially in disadvantaged and socially excluded areas. In this context, the sociogram emerges as an essential tool for collaborative governance, allowing the visualization and analysis of the dynamics between the different actors involved. This study employs a comparative case study approach in three disadvantaged neighbourhoods in Córdoba, Spain, to examine how the sociogram can facilitate more effective and democratic participation in urban planning. Using heat maps, scatter plots and average analysis, relationships between actors are identified and characterized, providing a solid basis for more inclusive and equitable planning decisions. This analysis not only reveals the practical utility of the sociogram in participatory research but also underscores its theoretical relevance in building resilient and cohesive communities. Findings confirm the sociogram’s effectiveness in mapping stakeholder dynamics and enhancing participatory governance, ultimately fostering more informed and inclusive urban planning processes.

Keywords: participatory planning; urban regeneration; collaborative governance; stakeholders; sociogram; comparative case studies (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q15 Q2 Q24 Q28 Q5 R14 R52 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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