ABSTRACT

Diana Mitlin assesses the contributions of reform coalitions for more inclusive and equitable urban outcomes. This commentary examines three aspects of Mitlin’s arguments. First, it elaborates on the nature of knowledge that coalitions catalyse, suggesting that this could contribute to building a theory of practice on coalitions and city-making. Second, it examines the nature of the transformations coalitions seek to achieve emphasizing the generation of a transformative politics that seeks to democratize governance systems rather than one focused solely on material outcomes. Third, it interrogates the structural limits of what coalitions can achieve in the contemporary moment. The commentary draws from the author’s own experience of Indian cities.

摘要

戴安娜·米特林 (Diana Mitlin) 评估了改革联盟对更具包容性和公平性的城市成果的贡献。这篇评论考察了米特林论点的三个方面。首先，它阐述了联盟催化的知识的本质，表明这可能有助于建立关于联盟和城市建设的实践理论。其次，它考察了联盟寻求实现的转型的性质，强调了一种寻求治理制度民主化的变革性政治的产生，而不是仅仅关注物质成果。第三，它质疑联盟在当代所能取得的成就的结构性限制。评论取材于作者自己在印度城市的经历。