Evaluación del impacto de la designación como Patrimonio Mundial en las dinámicas urbanas: estudio de caso en la ciudad de San Cristóbal de La Laguna / Assessing the impact of World Heritage designation on urban dynamics: a case study in the city of San Cristóbal de La Laguna

World Heritage designation has complex and contradictory impacts on urban dynamics, as demonstrated by the case of San Cristóbal de La Laguna. While it enhances visibility and strengthens city identity, particularly in historic centers, it also accelerates selective demographic, economic, and urban changes. The study combines discursive analysis of administrative documents with statistical examination of demographic, urban, and tourist indicators, along with cartographic analysis, to identify key transformations since the city's inscription in 1999. This research provides a critical perspective on global processes affecting other UNESCO-listed cities.

Albarrán Periáñez, J. D. (2026). Evaluación del impacto de la designación como Patrimonio Mundial en las dinámicas urbanas: estudio de caso en la ciudad de San Cristóbal de La Laguna / Assessing the impact of World Heritage designation on urban dynamics: a case study in the city of San Cristóbal de La Laguna. Ería, 46(1), 109–133. https://doi.org/10.17811/er.46.2026.109-133