Abstract
Regeneration processes activate stable regimes of interaction and interdependence among the architectural, economic, cultural and social sub-systems in settlements. The thesis of this paper is that in order to progress towards sustainable and inclusive cities, urban governance should widen the decision-making arena, promoting virtuous circular dynamics based on knowledge transfer, strategic decision making and stakeholders’ engagement. The historic urban landscape is a privileged la b for this purpose. The paper adapts the Triple-Helix model of knowledge-industry-government relationships to interpret the unexpected regimes of interaction between Local Authority and Cultural Heritage Assets triggered in the late 90es by the establishment of a knowledge provider such as a Faculty of Architecture in the highly degraded heritage context of the city of Syracuse, Italy. Following this approach, the authors explain the urban regeneration happened over the last 20 years in the port city of Syracuse, based on knowledge sharing and resources’ protection that promoted processes of social engagement and institutional empowerment for both new residents and entrepreneurs.
Highlights
Urban regeneration is a process aimed at improving settlements’ qualities and creating the conditions for a sustainable and social inclusive growth [1]
This section discusses the Triple-Helix model in the case of Ortigia
The discussion focuses on the challenges faced by the historic urban landscapes, aiming to trace the dynamics among heritage conservation, innovation promotion and civic engagement
Summary
Urban regeneration is a process aimed at improving settlements’ qualities and creating the conditions for a sustainable and social inclusive growth [1]. The paper’s hypothesis is that the transition towards circular economy requires the conscious reduction of any waste through the involvement of citizens, local administrators, entrepreneurs, working together with university researchers to train skills in the professional and scientific fields and to attract talents, but alsoto form citizens, taking responsibility for their choices. This paradigm shift implies the acknowledgement of the role played by cultural assets in regenerating the community, the need for hybridisation between tradition and innovation and a participatory commitment towards historic urban landscape’s protection. The paper is articulated as follows: first, the concept of circular economy is discussed within the context of urban regeneration; the Triple Helix model is presented and adapted to interpret the process of heritage-led urban regeneration; the case of Ortigia is described and discussed
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