Social Housing and Socio-Territorial Belonging: The Case of the González Gallo Neighborhood (Guadalajara, Mexico)

Abstract

Considering the personal and shared memories of daily practices of the first inhabitants of the González Gallo neighborhood Í€“ built almost 70 years ago in Guadalajara, Mexico Í€“ this research addresses the importance of both the urban architectural project and the profile of the families in generating a strong sense of socio-territorial belonging. Pedestrian walkways, central public spaces, and nearby goods and services became places of encounter and interaction for family groups. Although they had different socioeconomic levels, they shared the fact of having small children and being first-time homeowners, which facilitated the construction of strong neighborhood bonds, that in some cases, are maintained to the date.