The urban connectome refers to the network of physical, functional, and relational connections that shape the structure and functioning of the city. This concept emphasizes that urban environments should not be understood as isolated elements, but as complex systems of interactions among mobility networks, public spaces, infrastructures, human activities, and ecological processes. From this perspective, the city can be analyzed as a dynamic network of flows and interdependencies, where urban quality emerges from the density, diversity, and accessibility of these connections, directly influencing human experience and well-being.
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