28381 - Urban Planning and Development

Learning outcomes

The student is expected to understand the urban transformation which took place in Europe in the 19th century and a further understanding of the new rapport between the city and the surrounding territory and their conservation. In particular, the student is expected to: - learn theories and methods for reading and planning the historic city and cultural landscape - interpret preserving of the historic city as an asset for cultural and economic development - interpret the historic city and landscape as context and object of interest for cultural institutions.

Course contents

The course will focus on the issues of conservation and regeneration of urban heritage in the wider urban context and in a planning perspective. It will concentrate on two major aspects:

• Historic cities and settlements as cultural heritage, where conservation and revitalization have become globally significant in planning and development policies, serving as assets for cultural tourism, the creative industry, and related activities;
• The mutual interaction between urban heritage conservation and regeneration and cultural institutions and activities as a as a key driver of community-based and sustainable development.

The exploration of these issues will provide an opportunity for a broader discussion on the evolving notions of heritage and value, as well as the implications of these changing approaches within conservation planning policies. These policies, implemented by national and local governments and supported by international agencies in various countries, will be examined in light of the growing need for a new, holistic understanding of heritage, especially under the pressures of environmental change.

In addition to foundational theoretical knowledge, the course will offer an overview of the most widely used methods and tools in conservation planning, supplemented by discussions of relevant case studies from Italy and other international experiences.

Readings/Bibliography

A complete list of readings will be provided in class.

Teaching methods

Classes comprise a mix of lectures, guest lectures, and in class activities.

Assessment methods

Detailed instructions will be delivered in class.

 

Grading system:

• <18: fail

• 18-23:sufficient

• 24-27: good

• 28-30: very good

• 30 e lode: excellent

Teaching tools

Lectures, in-class activities and guest lectures

Office hours

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