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The privatization of urban public spaces within the framework of the expansion of neoliberal capitalism has posed significant challenges to citizens’ access to space and the realization of the “right to the city.” This study examines the effects of economic and managerial systems on public spaces and the right to the city through a comparative analysis of four cities: London, New York, Seoul, and Tehran. The findings indicate that in London and New York, the expansion of neoliberal approaches has contributed to the emergence of quasi-private spaces and restricted public access. In Seoul, the continued role of local government in managing public spaces, while maintaining public control, may impose certain limitations on social freedom. In Tehran, the dominance of state capitalism and rent-seeking policies has resulted in uneven spatial transformations and a decline in the quality of public spaces. The results emphasize the need to establish a balance between economic development and citizens’ rights through greater transparency in management and privatization processes, stronger public oversight, and an enhanced role for civil society.
Type of Study: Research |
Subject:
Geography and Urban Planning
Received: 2025/04/3 | Accepted: 2026/10/10
Received: 2025/04/3 | Accepted: 2026/10/10
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