Abstract
In the late 20th century, other more informal ways of sports practice emerged from conventional spaces to take public space. It is a paradigm change that places sport within a complex structure of relationships, in which administrations take advantage to promote a more active life amongst citizens, generate social capital, and show a renewed image of the city with international projection. With the aim of delving into the relationship between urbanism and sports practices, this article explores and validates the characteristics for a facilitating and inclusive urban design. Through the analysis of the waterfront of Barcelona, the pertinence of its design for the promotion of a more active life is verified, but it is noted that the practices it receives do not improve the exclusion rates present in conventional sports venues.
| Translated title of the contribution | The design of urban public space for the promotion of sports practice |
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| Original language | Spanish |
| Pages (from-to) | 445-460 |
| Number of pages | 16 |
| Journal | Revista Espanola de Sociologia |
| Volume | 28 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2019 |
Keywords
- Barcelona
- Public space
- Sports practice
- Urban design
- Waterfront
