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Radical Geography and Advocacy Mapping: The Case of the Detroit Geographical Expedition and Institute (1968-1972)

Publicated to:Journal Of Planning History. 20 (4): 291-307 - 2021-11-01 20(4), DOI: 10.1177/1538513220988673

Authors: Garrido, Gonzalo Jose Lopez;

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Univ Politecn Madrid, Sustainabil & Urban Regenerat, Madrid, Spain - Author

Abstract

In 1968, a group of geographers led by William Bunge founded the Detroit Geographical Expedition and Institute (DGEI), a methodology based on teaching neighborhood residents the skills of a folk geographer to help them improve their built environments. This article focuses on the necessity of revisiting the geographical expedition format today and its influence on participatory urban planning practices and advocacy mapping. After looking at DGEI's activities in the Detroit neighborhood of Fitzgerald, I then focus on two specific elements in direct relation to the field of urban planning: that of communal participation and that of the map-making process itself.

Keywords
AdvocacyAdvocacy mappingDetroitMichiganNeighborhoodParticipationPpgisRadical geographyTeachingUnited statesUrban planning

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Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal Journal Of Planning History, Q3 Agency Scopus (SJR), its regional focus and specialization in Geography, Planning and Development, give it significant recognition in a specific niche of scientific knowledge at an international level.

Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2025-05-17:

  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 17 (PlumX).
Leadership analysis of institutional authors

There is a significant leadership presence as some of the institution’s authors appear as the first or last signer, detailed as follows: First Author (LOPEZ GARRIDO, GONZALO JOSE) .

the author responsible for correspondence tasks has been LOPEZ GARRIDO, GONZALO JOSE.