El silencio del espacio urbano: Valparaíso: las formas de la trama urbana

Valparaíso's urban growth, driven by private actions and shaped by its rugged topography, reveals a unique vertical dialogue where high hills become integral to the city's fabric. This study identifies how inhabitants have adapted to steep slopes through self-managed settlement patterns that prioritize flexibility and harmony with the terrain. By analyzing architectural plans and redrawing maps, researchers uncovered criteria that define urban neighborhoods and their ephemeral peripheries, offering insights into sustainable urban development. The findings suggest that growth in Valparaíso begins from the top of hills, cascading downwards in a way that minimizes disruption to the landscape while consolidating precarious but enduring communities.

Valdivia Valenzuela, P. (2020). El silencio del espacio urbano: Valparaíso: las formas de la trama urbana. QRU: Quaderns de Recerca En Urbanisme, (10), 14–45. https://doi.org/10.5821/qru.10388