Historic squares are a key element of European urban identity. Conceived as focal points of political, religious, economic, and social life, they have survived for centuries, demonstrating a remarkable capacity for adaptation. Today, under the pressure of modernity, mass mobility, and global tourism, these spaces are set to undergo further transformations. The growing demand for events, services, and accessibility, together with climate challenges, raises complex design questions about how to introduce new uses without altering their physical structure and symbolic value, with a proper balance between conservation and innovation. The paper presents selected examples of urban regeneration, synthesizing the main recent design approaches.
University of Camerino, Italy - ORCID: 0000-0002-6436-7667
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Titolo del capitolo
Identity and Transformation of European Historic Squares: Contemporary Design Approaches for Resilient Urban Spaces
Autori
Enrica Petrucci, Claudia Vagnozzi
Lingua
Inglese
DOI
10.36253/979-12-215-1113-0.70
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Anno di pubblicazione
2026
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© 2026 Author(s)
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Titolo del libro
ReUso 2026 - New heritage and future strategies. Perspectives on conservation and promotion
Sottotitolo del libro
14th International Congress Barcelona-Girona, 4-7 November
Curatori
Alessandro Scarnato, Marisa García Vergara, Ángeles Layuno Rosas
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Anno di pubblicazione
2026
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© 2026 Author(s)
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Editore
Firenze University Press
DOI
10.36253/979-12-215-1113-0
eISBN (pdf)
979-12-215-1113-0
eISBN (xml)
979-12-215-1112-3
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ReUso