Dual spatiality in platform communities: the case of Drivers Club Bogotá

Luis Hernando Lozano Paredes and Gabriela Quintana Vigiola

Chapter 19 in Handbook of Platform Urbanism, 2025, pp 256-269 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: This chapter explores the dynamic interaction between the digital and physical environments in Bogotá, highlighting the role of platform urbanism in merging the lines between intangible and tangible spaces. It showcases the profound impact of digital platforms in transforming aspects of urban life, including transportation, community engagement, and governance structures. The chapter highlights how digital platforms like the “creole” ride-hailing community of drivers, Drivers Club Bogotá (DCB), become intertwined with the city's tangible space, influencing socio-economic activities and community dynamics. The chapter emphasises the dual spatiality in urban environments, where online interactions guide tangible actions and vice versa. Ultimately, this chapter underscores the transformative power of digital platforms in reshaping urban life, highlighting the importance of ensuring that digital innovations do not replace place-based experiences but rather serve to enhance these aspects of a city's identity.

Keywords: Community building; Platform urbanism; Place; Space; Bogotá; Latin America (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
ISBN: 9781035313754
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