Climate Risk and Urban Valuation: The Case of Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, Mexico

Abstract

Climate change has become a critical challenge for contemporary cities due to its
effects on urban infrastructure, territorial dynamics, and environmental sustainability. In
recent years, Tuxtla Gutiérrez has experienced an increase in urban vulnerability associated
with intense rainfall events, recurrent flooding, and accelerated urban growth processes.
These conditions have generated significant impacts on the functionality of urban spaces,
residential and commercial activities, as well as on the perception of environmental risk
within the city. This study analyses the relationship between climate risk and urban valuation
through a descriptive and documentary approach focused on urban resilience and spatial
transformation. This study examines how recurrent flooding influences the perception,
occupation, and economic valuation of vulnerable urban areas through descriptive,
documentary research design on urban spatial transformation. Likewise, the study highlights
the importance of integrating environmental criteria, climate adaptation strategies, and
territorial resilience approaches into urban planning and land management processes. The
findings suggest that climate change is progressively redefining urban spatial dynamics and
the socioeconomic perception of the built environment, particularly in cities exposed to
hydrometeorological risks. The case of Tuxtla Gutiérrez demonstrates the need to strengthen
sustainable urban planning strategies capable of reducing environmental vulnerability and
enhancing urban resilience in the face of future climate scenarios.