Chapter 2 Community Cohesion, Participation, and Integration Politics
Abstract
This chapter offers critical and theoretical analyses of the role of public spaces and digital domains in shaping community cohesion, participation, and integration politics. Drawing on diverse policy documents and academic research, it examines urban inclusion/exclusion, identity politics, and the intangible heritage of public spaces. At its essence, community cohesion endeavors to foster a collective sense of belonging, bridge societal chasms, and propagate mutual trust among diverse cohorts. The juxtaposition of traditional urban planning with digital transformations unveils complex interactions between spatial design, community dynamics, and socio-political ...
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