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Fig. 1 The number of condemned building is progressively increasing (source photo by the Authors)
its perception by the people who inhabit it, according to the European Landscape
Convention (European Council 2000), and therefore with their involvement and participation.
This was the origin of the research activity, dealing with the definition of possible
scenarios of intervention, emerging from the local identity and the social and cultural
peculiarities of the place.
Accordingly, the research path encompasses, on the one hand, an analytical phase
dedicated to understanding the place, its problems and potentials, as well as a review
of the scientific literature on the topic of regeneration models and strategies on a
national and international scale. The goal of these steps is to define possible strategies,
approaches and solutions for the renovation of the historic centre.
On the other hand, participatory initiatives were developed as a tool for deepening
the investigation of the landscape, understanding the demands, sharing the results of
the design solutions explored and encouraging an increasing awareness of the value
of the abandoned places and of a spontaneous re-appropriation of the space.