Urban Farm DB
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Database research record2017·Italy

Azioni e progetti per micro interventi sullo spazio pubblico della città

Leonardo Zaffi

Florence Research (University of Florence)

Urban Farm DB summary

This chapter reconstructs the main themes and implementation methodologies characterizing spontaneous practices and micro-interventions for the transformation of residual urban spaces. It outlines the characteristics of experiences such as public art, placemaking, active design, and urban farming, considering their compatibility and potential effectiveness for systemic "urban acupuncture" actions in the oldest parts of cities. The final part focuses on action methodologies like DIY and user involvement to investigate the potential of "urban acupuncture" in the oldest parts of cities.