ABSTRACT
In the introduction of Lugares e imaginarios en la metrópolis, Alicia Lindón and her colleagues present two ideas of space: a naturalist one refers to the natural environment where the human being is inserted; the second is about 'absolute and relative space', in which points, lines and areas establish meaningful place, distance and regions. Each space has a distinct nature. The most famous dichotomy is between public space and private space. Taking into consideration property rights and management, Chiodelli and Moroni elaborated a typology of spaces depending on the degree of tolerance. In any case, the majority of studies in anthropology, philosophy and geography consider that urban space is a key factor for society. The aim of the participative process and later intervention must be interpreted as a clear attempt to transform a 'disordered', chaotic and problematic space into an ordered one with 'tourist value' and without conflicts.
