Rethinking Management Models for Urban Regeneration: Factors and Strategies Toward Sustainable and Inclusive Planning

Rapid urban growth has compelled both the public and private sectors to rethink the management models applied in urban regeneration processes. This need arises from the urgency of transforming theoretical approaches into effective practices that provide clear guidelines for territorial intervention. In particular, the construction sector, as a fundamental actor in the territorial execution of urban policies, faces multiple challenges when implementing management models that are not always aligned with urban regeneration objectives. Added to this is the reflection prompted by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which promote the use of integrated management models that consider the complexity and diversity of the socioeconomic and political contexts of the urban environment. From this perspective, the participation of urban stakeholders is positioned as a key strategic component in management and urban decision-making processes to promote territorial ownership. The primary objective of this article, which is part of an ongoing doctoral research project, is to analyze existing theoretical approaches to management models oriented toward urban regeneration, identifying factors, strategies, and reflections on the limitations of their territorial application. The methodology employed was based on a systematic review of scientific literature published between 2010 and 2024, aiming to classify and synthesize the most relevant contributions related to sustainable urban management to be applied to models within contexts of territorial transformation. The results identify a series of key factors for the successful implementation of urban management models, most notably sustainability, resilience, and citizen participation. Furthermore, the findings highlight approaches that integrate instruments and strategies applicable to different urban realities, underscoring the importance of adopting an integrated and interdisciplinary vision. The study’s conclusions highlight the need to accompany urban planning processes with the development of more flexible and adaptive management models, capable of responding to current territorial demands and the aspirations of the stakeholders involved. In this sense, it is proposed that management models must evolve as dynamic tools aimed at strengthening coherent, inclusive, and sustainable urban regeneration processes. This scientific theoretical analysis constitutes a fundamental resource to support future applied research on the development of urban management models and the formulation of more effective public policies regarding urban development.