Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Abstract
Understanding best practices with regards to urban planning and development is crucial to the success of any city. Given the historical, geographic, and economic state of Latin American countries, the role of these practices in innovation is exceedingly vital. By analyzing sustainability strategies employed in cities to mitigate the effects of climate change, this research will identify which practices are the most sustainable in the long run. Because Latin American countries face their own unique challenges in areas like democratic transition, physical landscape, or economic well-being, gaining understanding as to which practices would most benefit the region is pivotal to the region’s success. Success, for purposes of this research, can be measured in terms of transportation access, economic health, poverty levels, carbon emissions, air and water quality, and agriculture. While prior research has investigated the best practices for combating climate change, the literature indicated that holistic approaches have not been taken to determine a close relationship between these variables. This research analyzed relevant peer-reviewed journal articles from scholarly databases such as ScienceDirect, GreenFile and JSTOR. Works reviewed were from journals like Urban Climate, Ecology and Society, Land Use Policy, Latin American Perspectives, and other architectural urban planning journals.
This research analyzes topics including transportation, zoning, heat emissions from structural design of buildings, land systems, and compact cities to better understand the ways in which climate change is impacted by urban planning within Latin America. Results will be discussed.
Faculty Mentor
Emily Stutzman
Recommended Citation
Orellana, Oliver and Roberts, Mitchell, "To what extent do urban planning practices impact climate change in Latin America?" (2025). Student Scholar Symposium. 162.
https://digitalcollections.lipscomb.edu/student_scholars_symposium/2025/Full_schedule/162
Included in
Environmental Sciences Commons, Latin American Languages and Societies Commons, Urban, Community and Regional Planning Commons
To what extent do urban planning practices impact climate change in Latin America?
Understanding best practices with regards to urban planning and development is crucial to the success of any city. Given the historical, geographic, and economic state of Latin American countries, the role of these practices in innovation is exceedingly vital. By analyzing sustainability strategies employed in cities to mitigate the effects of climate change, this research will identify which practices are the most sustainable in the long run. Because Latin American countries face their own unique challenges in areas like democratic transition, physical landscape, or economic well-being, gaining understanding as to which practices would most benefit the region is pivotal to the region’s success. Success, for purposes of this research, can be measured in terms of transportation access, economic health, poverty levels, carbon emissions, air and water quality, and agriculture. While prior research has investigated the best practices for combating climate change, the literature indicated that holistic approaches have not been taken to determine a close relationship between these variables. This research analyzed relevant peer-reviewed journal articles from scholarly databases such as ScienceDirect, GreenFile and JSTOR. Works reviewed were from journals like Urban Climate, Ecology and Society, Land Use Policy, Latin American Perspectives, and other architectural urban planning journals.
This research analyzes topics including transportation, zoning, heat emissions from structural design of buildings, land systems, and compact cities to better understand the ways in which climate change is impacted by urban planning within Latin America. Results will be discussed.