From urban to regional planning in Latin America, 1920–50

A shift from urban to regional planning in Latin America between 1920 and 1950 is attributed to the professionalization of planning, marked by the emergence of planning offices and university curricula. This transition, analyzed through a comparative lens, reflects broader trends in urban modernization and the evolution from 'urbanismo' to 'planificación.' Key figures such as Carlos Contreras (Mexico), Hannes Meyer (Mexico), Carlos della Paolera (Argentina), Karl Brunner (Colombia/Chile), and Maurice Rotival (Venezuela) played pivotal roles in this shift, demonstrating how planning expanded beyond local urban boundaries to encompass regional and territorial scales. The study highlights the epistemological and professional shifts underpinning this transformation.

Almandoz, A. (2010). From urban to regional planning in Latin America, 1920–50. Planning Perspectives, 25(1), 87–95. https://doi.org/10.1080/02665430903515840