The book "Evolution of Cultural and Recreational Spaces in Nogales, Sonora (1997-2009)" by Gustavo Cantero offers a comprehensive analysis of the development of cultural and recreational spaces (ECR) in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico, over a period of more than a decade. It examines the impact of municipal and urban planning on the creation of these spaces and highlights the role of political alternation since 2006. The author argues that these changes in governance have led to increased social participation and a significant improvement in the ECR. The study is based on extensive data analyses that demonstrate a remarkable increase in the potential population coverage and area coverage of the ECR. This academic book is aimed at professionals and interested parties engaged in urban planning, social participation, and the development of public spaces.