Mehdipanah, R, Manzano, A, Borrell, C et al. (5 more authors) (2015) Exploring complex causal pathways between urban renewal, health and health inequality using a theory-driven approach. Social science & medicine, 124. 266 - 274. ISSN 0277-9536
Abstract
Urban populations are growing and to accommodate these numbers, cities are becoming more involved in urban renewal programs to improve the physical, social and economic conditions in different areas. This paper explores some of the complexities surrounding the link between urban renewal, health and health inequalities using a theory-driven approach. ; We focus on an urban renewal initiative implemented in Barcelona, the Neighbourhoods Law, targeting Barcelona’s (Spain) most deprived neighbourhoods. We present evidence from two studies on the health evaluation of the Neighbourhoods Law, while drawing from recent urban renewal literature, to follow a four-step process to develop a program theory. We then use two specific urban renewal interventions, the construction of a large central plaza and the repair of streets and sidewalks, to further examine this link. ; In order for urban renewal programs to affect health and health inequality, neighbours must use and adapt to the changes produced by the intervention. However, there exist barriers that can result in negative outcomes including factors such as accessibility, safety and security. ; This paper provides a different perspective to the field that is largely dominated by traditional quantitative studies that are not always able to address the complexities such interventions provide. Furthermore, the framework and discussions serve as a guide for future research, policy development and evaluation.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2014 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. NOTICE: this is the author’s version of a work that was accepted for publication in Social Science and Medicine. Changes resulting from the publishing process, such as peer review, editing, corrections, structural formatting, and other quality control mechanisms may not be reflected in this document. Changes may have been made to this work since it was submitted for publication. A definitive version was subsequently published in Social Science and Medicine, 124, (2015) DOI 10.1016/j.socscimed.2014.11.050 |
Keywords: | Urban renewal; Theory-driven; Health inequality; Public space; Evaluation |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Education, Social Sciences and Law (Leeds) > School of Sociology and Social Policy (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 24 Feb 2015 14:34 |
Last Modified: | 18 Jan 2018 11:24 |
Published Version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2014.11.050 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Elsevier |
Identification Number: | 10.1016/j.socscimed.2014.11.050 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:83101 |