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The aim is to explore how informal land occupation can be transformed into sustainable neighbourhoods.

May 24, 2026Open Access

From land occupation to thriving neighbourhoods: reflections from Bogota

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The aim is to explore how informal land occupation can be transformed into sustainable neighbourhoods.
Analysis of insights gained from a research trip to Bogota, Colombia.
Discussion of governance approaches and support mechanisms needed for transformation.
Identified effective governance strategies can enable the transition of occupied land into thriving communities.
Demonstrated that with proper support, informal occupations can contribute positively to urban development.

Implication

Reflections on turning occupied land into thriving communities, suggesting new governance approaches.

Abstract

Informal occupation of land and buildings is growing in cities around the world. Reflecting on insights from a research trip to Bogota, Colombia, Hayley Abrahams, Dr Andreas Scheba, Dr Suraya Scheba, John Giraldo Diaz and Diana Sanchez-Betancourt argue that, with the right governance approach and support, such occupied land and property can be turned into sustainable and thriving neighbourhoods.

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Human Sciences Research Council (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1296c748a0ea1665673d54 https://doi.org/10.14749/32363142

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Reflections on turning occupied land into thriving communities, suggesting new governance approaches.

From land occupation to thriving neighbourhoods: reflections from Bogota

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From land occupation to thriving neighbourhoods: reflections from Bogota

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