Whose right to the city? An analysis of the mediatized politics of place surrounding alojamento local issues in Lisbon and Porto

A 'rights in the city' approach better captures the complex tensions and conflicts arising from short-term vacation rentals (alojamento local) in Lisbon and Porto, revealing diverse and often conflicting rights claims among stakeholders. The study analyzes interconnected discursive practices—legislation, media coverage, and social media—to demonstrate how regeneration, gentrification, and touristification reshape historic neighborhoods. Unlike Lefebvre’s 'right to the city,' which frames justice and inclusion, this approach highlights overlapping yet contradictory stakeholder interests, offering deeper insight into urban transformations in UNESCO-listed heritage sites.

Torkington, K., & Ribeiro, F. P. (2020). Whose right to the city? An analysis of the mediatized politics of place surrounding alojamento local issues in Lisbon and Porto. Journal of Sustainable Tourism, 30(5), 1060–1079. https://doi.org/10.1080/09669582.2020.1849230