Amenity migration and socio-territorial changes in the north-central Chile
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https://doi.org/10.26512/patryter.v9i18.56317Keywords:
social consequences; innovation territorial; community relationships and interactions.Abstract
Amenity migration is a phenomenon that has been studied, preferably, in the Andean localities of southern Chile. However, new highlands experience this phenomenon as a result of the constant search for new residential spaces with high natural value, close to urban centers and with good connectivity. In this sense, this article seeks to contribute to the knowledge of amenity migration and its social consequences and territorial innovation in the north-central area of the country. Through interviews with new and old residents of the towns, relationships and interactions, local identity, innovation and territorial conflicts are analyzed. In general, the arrival of migrants is well received in the localities, but their territorial influence will depend on the "length of residence" they have in the communities.
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