ABSTRACT
This chapter focuses on the current status of gentrification of cities in the Caribbean, gearing them more towards tourism. It offers a morphological analysis of Santo Domingo, highlighting internal socio-urban contrasts. The chapter reviews urban and strategic planning and its impact on 'touristification' and gentrification. The Colonial City of Santo Domingo is seeking to invigorate its economy and increase its competitiveness in the region through tourism and property investment. In recent years, the changes in urban planning have had a major impact on the city with serious problems in terms of segregation and urban poverty. The history of urban planning in the Colonial City is intimately linked to technical and budgetary support from supranational institutions and agencies for development cooperation. Finally, the chapter concludes by setting out some of the main consequences from gentrifying the Colonial City.
