Paper Short Abstract:

This research explores the impact of home food habits, like storage and cooking, on Santiago's urban life. It looks at how shopping and food choices affect mobility, infrastructure and social interactions, linking household food practices to social and environmental urban sustainability.

Paper Abstract:

Over the past few decades, there has been a significant increase in interest from the social sciences in understanding the importance of food and nutrition in contemporary life. This study focuses on how patterns of food consumption within households impact urban dynamics, neighborhood structure, and forms of sociability. Based on the assumption that these dietary routines affect not only health or sustainability but also the urban structure and the dynamics of the city, this paper aims to comprehend and highlight various urban impacts of domestic food consumption. This project investigates how decisions about where to shop, what foods to select, and whether to cook at home or order food delivery affect aspects such as urban mobility, traffic safety, and air pollution. It will explore how choosing to buy at local shops, supermarkets, or through apps influences neighborhood structure and social interactions.

Conducted in Santiago, Chile, the study targets a diverse range of household heads to collect qualitative data on food acquisition methods, purchase frequency and quantity, food types, and in-home storage and consumption dynamics. Through cross-analysis, the study seeks to uncover the intricate connections between food consumption patterns and urban environments. The findings aim to contribute to the discourse on urban sustainability and food security, offering insights for urban planning and policy.