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Parallels in the transformations of Mediterranean neighbourhoods facing tourism gentrification: the case of I quartieri spagnoli in Naples compared to Lavapiés in Madrid

Publicated to:Scripta Nova-Revista Electronica De Geografia Y Ciencias Sociales. 28 (1): 131-170 - 2024-01-01 28(1), DOI: https://doi.org/10.1344/sn2024.28.41426

Authors: Pérez, EG; Curto, C; Urquiaga, A; Simon, WCZ

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Univ Politecn Cataluna, Barcelona, Spain - Author
Univ Politecn Madrid, Madrid, Spain - Author

Abstract

The theory of gentrification processes posits that political and economic actors strategically target degraded neighborhoods in city centers. Typically, these processes initiate in the housing market and gradually extend to other sectors, such as retail. However, the emergence of platform capitalism has disrupted this sequence, allowing tourist gentrification to coexist alongside or even precede commercial and residential gentrification. This article presents a comparative analysis of the transformations occurring in two neighborhoods in South Europe, namely I Quartieri Spagnoli in Naples and Lavapies in Madrid, which share similar characteristics. By examining the demographics, architectural landscape, and adopted urban policies, the comparison highlights the parallels between these phenomena. Special emphasis is placed on the morphological aspects and central urban location of both neighborhoods. These case studies shed light on the unique dynamics that Mediterranean cities face in an ongoing struggle imposed by globalized tourism on their urban economies.

Keywords

CityDegraded neighborhoodsGentrificationLavapiesQuartieriStateSustainable cities and communitiesTouristification

Quality index

Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal Scripta Nova-Revista Electronica De Geografia Y Ciencias Sociales, and although the journal is classified in the quartile Q4 (Agencia WoS (JCR)), its regional focus and specialization in Geography, give it significant recognition in a specific niche of scientific knowledge at an international level.

Independientemente del impacto esperado determinado por el canal de difusión, es importante destacar el impacto real observado de la propia aportación.

Según las diferentes agencias de indexación, el número de citas acumuladas por esta publicación hasta la fecha 2025-06-17:

  • Scopus: 1

Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2025-06-17:

  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 18 (PlumX).

It is essential to present evidence supporting full alignment with institutional principles and guidelines on Open Science and the Conservation and Dissemination of Intellectual Heritage. A clear example of this is:

  • The work has been submitted to a journal whose editorial policy allows open Open Access publication.
Continuing with the social impact of the work, it is important to emphasize that, due to its content, it can be assigned to the area of interest of ODS 11 - sustainable cities and communities, with a probability of 55% according to the mBERT algorithm developed by Aurora University.

Leadership analysis of institutional authors

There is a significant leadership presence as some of the institution’s authors appear as the first or last signer, detailed as follows: First Author (Perez, Eva Garcia) and Last Author (Simon, Wady Cesar Zuniga).

the author responsible for correspondence tasks has been Perez, Eva Garcia.