ABSTRACT
This chapter discusses the targeting principle as one of the aspects of the neoliberal project, and particularly the implications of targeted policies in terms of segregation and inequality. It discusses the nature of neoliberal policies and the distinction between targeting and universalism. The chapter focuses on the paradox of housing and urban policies from a Universalist perspective, as housing is identified as one of the main creators of cities at different scales, and at the same time one that presents a dilemma in understanding it from Universalist perspectives. It discusses the specific Chilean urban context as a paradigm of targeting, and its particular consequences on urban form of Santiago in terms of segregation and inequality. The chapter offers reflection on challenges for urban and housing policies from Universalist perspective, introducing idea of 'Urban Universalism', specific way to understand universalism for housing policies, as political and analytical frame that may help to reduce inequalities and segregation, particularly in city of Santiago.
