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Beyond the city of developing countries. The new urban order of the 'emerging city'
No full textUnder the impetus of globalization, the city of emerging economies is experiencing profound
changes that are affecting its social and spatial structure. However, this new scenario seems to
have had little impact on critical thinking and related urban policies. This text looks at a number of
issues urban research needs to address as a result of the trends many such cities are experiencing
and the consequent shift from the social and spatial polarization of the past to a more composite
pattern. The article aims to help bridge the gap that still exists between urban studies on the
emerging city and planning theory
Città del Sud e Biennale di Architettura
No full textL'articolo è pubblicato anche in 'Oculum Ensaios', n. 5, primeiro semestre 2006, PUC Campinas “Ciudades do Sul e Bienal de Arquitetura
The Medina. The Restoration & Conservation of Historic Islamic Cities
No full textThe countries of the southern Mediterranean enjoy a rich and diverse cultural heritage. At the heart of this heritage lie the medinas – the historic city centres, often dating back to medieval times. A source of pride and collective belonging, they have nevertheless been subject to neglect and decay under the combined pressures of demographic growth, urbanization and modernization.
At present, the historic city centres are in danger of being irreversibly marginalized.
Even though the cultural heritage value of these historic city centres is now widely recognized, no coherent restoration policy is being implemented – only a number of historic monuments and prestigious buildings are being restored or converted into expensive hotels and restaurants. The dilemma between preserving the physical fabric of the medinas and protecting the social context remains unresolved. The Medina brings together a team of experienced professionals, including urban planners, architects, economists, sociologists, financial experts and representatives from international organizations and Mediterranean governments, to address the pressing problem of how to revitalize and restore the medinas in a sustainable way. Arguing for a comprehensive and integrated approach, the authors set out different scenarios for the development of these historic urban centres and strategies for their restoration. The first part of the book provides an introduction to the problems and issues involved in restoration. Importantly, it does so against a backdrop of the economic, social and urban development that the countries are predicted to undergo. The second part provides examples of different medinas – including Damascus, Cairo, Meknes, Azemmour – and presents important material on the financing of such initiatives.
It is expected that by 2030 nearly 80 per cent of the inhabitants of the Mediterranean countries will live in towns. This represents an enormous challenge and suggests that the region’s social and economic future will largely depend on management of the urban reality. Controlling the development of the heart of the towns and cities, and in particular the medinas, will play a vital role in preserving the cultural and social capital of the Mediterranean countries whilst retaining their considerable potential as attractions. This important and timely book presents a unique and pioneering contribution to realizing that aim
Pianificazione strategica e governance urbana nel contesto del Mediterraneo
No full textStrategic Planning and Urban Governance in Mediterranean Countries
Edited by Marcello Balbo
As a consequence of globalization and decentralization, the effectiveness of traditional urban planning is being questioned in high as well as in medium and low-income economies In a growing number of cities, particularly the large cities and metropolitan areas, the urban planning discourse has moved from a government to a governance-based model, within which strategic planning has substituted the traditional master planning approach. As it is well known, strategic planning is looked at as the main instrument to improve competitiveness while building a shared perspective among the stakeholders on the economic and social perspectives in a given area.
The Report presents the findings of a research carried out on the process through which the Strategic Plan for Venice (Italy) has been decided and approved and the actual impact of it on the transformations of the city and its metropolitan area. Similarly, the case study of the Casablanca-Rabat conurbation (Morocco) is presented, highlighting the objectives and the results achieved through the Schéma d’Organisation Fonctionnelle et d’Aménagement (SOFA). An essay on the notions of strategic planning and urban governance introduces the two case studies offering a critical view on the somewhat mechanical application of the these two concepts in very different social, economic and political contexts. In the North as well as in the South
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No full textVolume monografico "Sudafrica dove è possibile l'impossibile", a cura di Laura Fregolent, Francesco Musc
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