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The Extended Urban Inclusion Marker is defined as an ensemble of flexible indicators, complementary to the basic marker and not as a compound index, which can be used by urban observatories as a tool for the design of public policies, evaluating conditions of social inclusion, additional to those already incorporated in the standardized index. As their main objective is not comparability, urban observatories may start from the guide proposed here, but they may also add indicators or complementary layers if they have additional information, incorporate proxies of the proposed indicators, or omit indicators for which the cities do not yet have a development for information.
An inclusive and prosperous city offers conditions that guarantee universal access to its inhabitants to adequate housing conditions, which implies access to housing with sufficient space for all its inhabitants and good structural quality, located outside areas of non-mitigable risk and with access to basic services.
An inclusive and prosperous city offers access to social support systems, among which health is a basic condition for the comprehensive development of its inhabitants; including the quality of the urban environment and the population's exposure to environmental factors and finally, the capacity of health systems reflected in the well-being of the city's inhabitants.
An inclusive and prosperous city offers access to social support systems, among which is access to education and cultural opportunities, considering gender gaps and conditions of socioeconomic diversity in terms of income, ethnicities and age ranges.
An inclusive and prosperous city generates and offers opportunities to its inhabitants to access livelihoods and adequate employment, taking advantage of the territorial assets and human capital of its inhabitants.
An inclusive and prosperous city offers access to adequate habitability conditions, which includes access to dynamic public spaces, in environments with a diversity of land uses that enhance their use and promote safety conditions.
An inclusive and prosperous city guarantees social justice, good governance, democratic decision-making, economic development, the defense of fundamental rights and transparency.
It is linked to the right to adequate housing and this is the right to live in security, peace and dignity. In this sense, the quality of the home refers to the fact that it must be built with materials that guarantee an adequate structure that does not represent a danger to those who occupy it, either due to the danger of collapse or the toxicity of the construction materials. Likewise, criteria that measure quality are considered: security of tenure, affordability, habitability, accessibility and cultural adaptation.
It is linked to the right to adequate housing and this is the right to live in security, peace and dignity. In this sense, there must be sustainable and non-discriminatory access to drinking water, adequate sanitation facilities, energy and the internet.
Environmental factors directly influence people's health; when exposed to contaminated resources (land, water and air) there is an increase in various diseases. In other words, exposure to negative environmental factors has direct consequences on human health, which is why housing is considered unsuitable when it is located in contaminated or dangerous areas.
It is defined as the average number of years that a person lives in good health. Life expectancy at birth provides a broad perspective related to the field of health in the city, since it reflects the general mortality of the population in the city. A prosperous city seeks to increase the life expectancy of its citizens in order to increase their quality of life
A home is considered adequate when it offers educational opportunities, understood as proximity to educational centers for early childhood care and development and preschool education, and quality technical, vocational and higher training centers, as well as other facilities. educational facilities such as museums, theaters, stadiums and cinemas.
Socioeconomic diversity within the same geographical space in cities can have positive effects in terms of social cohesion, opportunities for learning and growth, economic stimulation, cultural diversity, equity and social justice. Promoting coexistence and inclusion of people from different socioeconomic levels can contribute to building more equitable, cohesive and prosperous cities.
A greater diversity of people with different educational levels within the same geographical space in cities can have positive effects in terms of complementarity of skills, innovation, diversity of perspectives, social mobility and community strengthening. Educational diversity can offer opportunities for social inclusion, social mobility and economic advancement for those with lower educational levels
Proximity to public spaces
It refers to the space that cities have to develop different activities, giving people space with sufficient public space, platforms and squares that allow social cohesion and interaction.
The security and protection that a city can provide guarantees or attacks the personal integrity of a person and their rights; in that sense, crime negatively affects the city. This is why local governments must ensure that citizens' rights are protected against crime, violence and aggression. A prosperous city seeks to increase the quality of life of its inhabitants through better security management, which leads to a reduction in cases of homicide and theft.
Having a compact city with greater proximity to service and commercial units can have advantages in terms of land use efficiency, accessibility to services, promotion of the local economy, social cohesion and sustainability. This can contribute to a better quality of life and greater sustainability in urban development.
A city designed for well-being offers access to employment opportunities. A prosperous city seeks to reduce unemployment to lead the economy on a path of growth with better opportunities for its inhabitants.
Citizen participation is key to social inclusion because it empowers people, allows their voices to be heard and contributes to making decisions that affect their lives and communities. By involving citizens in the planning and design of urban policies, programs and projects, it ensures that solutions are more sensitive to the needs and aspirations of diverse groups. This strengthens social cohesion by creating a sense of belonging and responsibility in building an equitable and sustainable city, where everyone can actively participate and enjoy the benefits of an inclusive society.
Location
Security of tenure
Structural quality and materials
Affordability
Accessibility
Habitability
Cultural appropriateness
Improved water availability
Sanitation Availability
Electricity availability
Internet availability
Endowment and capacity of the health system
Health condition and healthy lifestyle
Exposure to environmental factors (pollution to water, air, soil, or visual or auditory type)
Endowment and capacity of the educational and cultural system
Socioeconomic diversity
Public Space (social – environmental)
Urban vibrancy
urban form
Protection and security
Commerce, services and urban centralities
Access to opportunities for well-being
Justice and institutional quality
Citizen participation
Protection and attention to the citizen
