Summary
Santo Domingo, the 'first city of the New World,' undergoes significant socio-spatial transformations driven by tourism development and gentrification. The study reveals that the city's rich colonial heritage—marked by landmarks like the first convent and university—attracts substantial international tourism, which in turn fuels investment and gentrification, particularly in its historic core. This process reshapes the urban landscape while preserving its cultural significance. The research links tourism growth to these changes, employing a qualitative approach to analyze spatial and social dynamics.
Citation
Buzenot, L., & González Pérez, J. M. (2018). La ville coloniale de Santo-Domingo (République dominicaine), entre patrimonialisation et gentrification. Études Caribéennes, 39-40. https://doi.org/10.4000/etudescaribeennes.11535