Touristification levels of public space based on activities
A comparative study of historic Mediterranean port centers—Genoa and Malaga
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12066271 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Francisco Conejo-Arrabal (0000-0001-7180-2893, Universidad de Málaga, corresponding author), Nuria Nebot-Gomez De Salazar (0000-0001-6187-0972, Universidad de Málaga), Carlos Rosa-Jiménez (0000-0001-6356-8734, Universidad de Málaga), Giorgia Tucci (0000-0003-1163-6277, University of Genoa) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Pages | 1-21 |
| Publication date | 2026-01-30 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Urban Affairs (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0735-2166 • E-ISSN: 1467-9906 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/07352166.2025.2604046 |
| OpenAlex | W7126215332 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 44 |
Gentrification and touristification is driving the urban transformation of historic centers. Pedestrianized public space encapsulates these effects, supporting both building-related and spatial activities. While touristification has been studied at neighborhood or census tract levels—distinguishing fully touristified from transitioning areas—public space remains underexplored, with research often limited to small-scale samples. This study addresses this gap by analyzing touristification through public spaces, identifying degrees of touristification and classifying space types. A multi-phase methodology using indicators of tourist-oriented ground floor and building activities is employed. This approach has also been applied to historic centers in Genoa and Malaga. Findings reveal three touristification levels across three spatial typologies: commercial, mixed and catering, resulting in nine categories. Comparative analysis characterizes these spaces within their urban contexts and interrelations. This study provides a tool for anticipating future scenarios and aids local administrations in tourism planning and regulation
Census · Census tract · Gentrification · Port (circuit theory · Public space · Public use · Space (punctuation) · Tourism · Cultural Heritage Management and Preservation · Cultural Industries and Urban Development · Diverse Aspects of Tourism Research
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