Relational Ecomobility: Relocating the Self In Nature and Humanizing Urban Space

Objective: This study aims to construct the concept of relational ecomobility based on the society/nature relationship, integrating spatial, environmental, and social dimensions of urban mobility. Theoretical Framework: The research is grounded in theoretical frameworks of complexity and systemic thinking (Morin, 1991 and 2003; Ingold, 2000; Guattari, 1990; Balbim, 2016), phenomenology (Merleau-Ponty, 1999), the theory of geographic space (Santos, 1997 and 2000), and critical conceptions of the city and urban resilience (Harvey, 2012 and 2014; Lefebvre, 1999). Method: The study adopts the dialectical method as an approach, allowing for the understanding of mobility as a dynamic and contradictory phenomenon that articulates physical, symbolic, and ecological processes. Results and Discussion: The results indicate that relational ecomobility functions as a mechanism for reintegrating the human being into nature, with mobility understood not merely as displacement, but as a social, ecological, and cultural practice. The discussion highlights the need for public policies, urban planning, and technologies that promote more humane, resilient, inclusive, and sustainable urban spaces. Research Implications: The research implies an ontological transformation in the understanding of urban mobility, proposing a synthesis that overcomes the contradictions between the humanization and dehumanization of urban spaces. Originality/Value: The original value of this study lies in its transdisciplinary and relational approach, which expands the understanding of urban mobility beyond technical aspects, incorporating symbolic, social, and environmental dimensions.