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From urban renewal to urban regeneration: Classification criteria for urban interventions. Turin 1995–2015: evolution of planning tools and approaches
Journal of Urban Regeneration and Renewal,
9
(4),
367-380
(2016)
Abstract
European cities have been affected by urban regeneration interventions in the last few decades, spanning a variety of different types and with different outcomes. This paper describes and analyses possible classification criteria for urban regeneration interventions in order to reach a better understanding of urban regeneration policies and their consequences. A review of the literature on urban regeneration classification criteria reveals that urban regeneration interventions have gradually shifted from being place oriented to being people oriented. In view of this, this paper presents a paradigmatic case study of urban regeneration. The urban transformation of the city of Turin, in northern Italy, from 1995 to 2015 clearly shows the existence of three generations of neighbourhood transformations. The first generation involved mainly physical improvement operations in the area of Spina 2. The second was characterised by social and economic support, as in the regeneration of the historic neighbourhood of San Salvario. Finally, the third generation presented an integrated approach, as in the management of the Urban II programme for the area of Mirafiori Nord, leading to a more contemporary, holistic approach.
Keywords: Urban regeneration; classification criteria; area-based approach; target-based approach; holistic approach
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Author's Biography
Giulia Marra has an MSc in Architecture with an international background and experience in the urban sector. She has been involved in several European projects and networks dealing with urban issues with particular attention to social aspects. She is currently working as participatory facilitator in urban renewal projects and as a teaching assistant in Urban Planning and Urban Sociology at Politecnico di Torino. She is particularly interested in bottom-up initiatives and co-creation processes of urban spaces.
Michela Barosio has a PhD in Architecture and Building Design, with a published thesis on the formal role of industrial settlements in shaping the city. At present, he is Researcher and Assistant Professor in Architectural and Urban Design at Politecnico di Torino. His research focuses on the post-industrial landscape as a design topic, cultural landscapes as a valorisation tool, urban morphology as a design tool and urban quality assessment methodologies. He is the author and editor of several books and articles on these topics.
Enrico Eynard holds a MSc degree in Territorial, Urban and Environmental Planning. He studied at the Polytechnic of Turin, and he is now working on several European projects as a research assistant at the Interuniversity Department of Regional and Urban Studies and Planning at SiTI. His research projects and interests focus on urban planning, the built environment and health impacts, Geographic Information System, data analysis, territory and environmental topics.
Cristina Marietta graduated as an Architect at the Polytechnic of Turin and has been a researcher at SiTI since 2006, working on urban and territorial issues, specifically on the intermediate city, urban renewal and public space quality. Recently, she has been working on impact assessment and Decision Support Systems.
Matteo Tabasso holds a Master’s degree in Architecture and Urban Planning from the Politecnico di Torino. Since 1999 he has gained extended experience in transport and town planning working for both public authorities and research institutions. Since July 2006 he has been project manager at SiTI, coordinating research and projects in urban planning and redevelopment. The main focus of his recent experience concerns the relationship between the urban environment and health and between transport and urban planning.
Giulia Melis is an architect with an MSc in History and Conservation of Architectural and Environmental Heritage. Since 2007, she has been collaborating with SiTI, where she holds a position as researcher in the Urban Planning Unit. She is involved in several projects on strategic planning and urban renewal, ranging from the EU to the local level. Her main research interests encompass participatory methods, spatial Decision Support System, reuse of urban areas and the impact of the built environment on citizens’ health and inequalities.
