Abstract
Urbanization of the countryside affects rural areas, especially in the immediate surroundings of large cities. Normally, this occurs as an unpromoted process, but in Chile, it is driven by the legal framework. This research focuses on rural residential plots (RRPs) around the capital city, Santiago. The analysis seeks to understand the significance and consequences of RRPs during the last four decades and the role of a favorable legal framework in affecting their development. By examining data and official cartography on rural residential plots, the analysis shows a large phenomenon of rapid RRP development in the Metropolitan Region of Santiago de Chile (MR). The study confirms the existence of an ongoing process that is still partially latent and potentially both uncontrolled and evolving. This work demonstrates the negative effect that land liberalization policies can have by promoting territorial transformations that policymakers cannot subsequently control. The conclusions provide a critical perspective on the counter-urbanization process in the context of fragility and scarce resources.
Highlights
IntroductionUrbanization of the countryside involves rurban spaces [1,2] or periurban areas [3]
In theoretical terms, urbanization of the countryside involves rurban spaces [1,2] or periurban areas [3]
Its origin is linked to counter-urbanization processes, that is, it is related to the comparison of urban and rural attractiveness when choosing a place to live
Summary
Urbanization of the countryside involves rurban spaces [1,2] or periurban areas [3]. Its origin is linked to counter-urbanization processes, that is, it is related to the comparison of urban and rural attractiveness when choosing a place to live. This generates a redistribution of the population from urban to rural areas [5]. There are clearly positive impacts, such as local economic development, job creation, and increased government tax revenues [10]. This process generates various negative consequences depending on the geographic conditions in which it happens. The spatial context is the key to effectively valuing it
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