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1 Development Against Sustainability? Marrakech as a Case Study

Abstract

1 Development Against Sustainability? A Heritage to Be Interpreted and City Ideas

2 Inhabitants

3 Outside the Medina: La Ville Nouvelle, or What Remains of It

4 Outside the Nouvelle Ville, Between Resorts and Gated Communities

5 The “Relations System” in Marrakech

6 Landscapes

References

2 Metropolitan Public Realm Frameworks for Coastal East African Urbanization: The Case of Malindi Wa

Abstract

1 Coastal East Africa Towards a Livable Low-Carbon Urbanism

2 East African Urbanism: Cosmopolitism and Inequalities

3 An Inclusive Perspective: Bringing Informality on the Map

4 Public Realm Adaptive Frameworks: Socio-Ecological Infrastructure as Metropolitan Ordering Tools

5 Drafting a Methodology: Interscalar Mapping and Envisioning Scenarios

6 A Case Study: Malindi Waterfront as Socio-Ecological Infrastructure

6.1 Malindi

6.2 The Competition Proposal

6.3 Results and Remarks

7 Challenges

Aknowledegments

References

3 Mobile Urbanity in Southern Africa. The Socio-Spatial Practices of Informal Cross-Border Traders B

Abstract

1 Introduction

2 Toward the Conceptualization of ‘Mobile Urbanity’

3 Tracing the ‘Subjects’

4 The Mukhero Practice

5 Findings: The Translocal Urbanity of the Mukhero

6 Conclusion

Acknowledgements

References

4 Humanizing Urbanism. On Embracing Informality and the Future of Johannesburg

Abstract

1 Divide et Impera

2 The Hidden Face of a City of Cities

3 Informality and the (s)Pace of Life

4 Architecture of Segregation, Re-Segregation, or Integration?

5 Sweep the Poor Out: New Mayor, Old Story

6 A City at the Crossroad: From Housing the Poor to Building a Humane City

References

5 Urban Planning in Islamabad: From the Modern Movement to the Contemporary Urban Development Betwee

Abstract

1 The Idea of the New Pakistani Capital

2 The Plan and the Reality

3 After Doxiadis

References

6 Pacification of Favelas, Mega Events, and the Creation of New Inequalities in the Global South: Th

Abstract

1 Rio de Janeiro: Securitization in Place

2 Being Less Violent and More Competitive in the Global Arena

3 Compete Globally, Lose and Win Locally

References

7 The Role of State Involvement in Slum Improvement: A Critical Examination of Cofopri Approach into

Abstract

1 Introduction

2 Formalization in Latin America

2.1 Legal Recognition

2.2 Urban Upgrading in situ

2.3 Urban Redevelopment

3 COFOPRI and the Formalization Process

3.1 Actors and Roles

3.2 The Campaigns and the General Strategy

3.3 The Procedures for Land Tenure Regularization

3.4 The Results

4 From Informal to Formal Settlement: A.H Cantoral

4.1 SocioEconomic and Urban Land Situation Before Cofopri

4.2 Cofopri’s Intervention

4.3 Changes After Cofopri’s Intervention

4.4 Interview to the Founder and Leader of A.H. Cantoral

5 Conclusion

References

8 Undergrowth Urbanism: The Role of User-Generated Practices in the Informal City. A Methodology for

Abstract

1 Observing the Informal City: The Case of Paraisópolis

2 Understanding the Informal City: A Methodology for Analysis and Intervention

2.1 Application of the Method

2.2 Outcomes and Observations

References

9 Share for Care. Communication Technologies and Social Inclusion for Empowerment in Guayaquil, Ecua

Abstract

1 The Informal Settlements in Guayaquil

2 The IMPARAR Project: Context, Methodology, Objectives

3 “Share for Care”

4 Share for Care Components: Digital Tool System

5 Share for Care Components: Community-Based Organization

6 Discussion

References

10 Enhancing Participation Through ICTs: How Modern Information Technologies Can Improve Participato

Abstract

1 Introduction

2 Basic Theoretical Concepts

2.1 The Sustainable Development

2.2 Participation and Empowerment

3 Methods and Techniques for the Participative Use of ICT Technologies

3.1 ICT Systems for Participation and Empowerment

3.2 ICT to Improve Local Knowledge Involvement

3.3 Public Participatory GIS

3.4 Human Computation and Participatory Sensing

3.5 Participative Use of ICT: The Crowdmapping Example of OpenStreetMap

4 Case Studies

4.1 Participatory GIS for Water Management in Koligulu

4.2 La Cuidadora

5 Discussion

6 Conclusions

References

Design Strategies and Building Techniques for Development in Marginal and Rural Areas

11 Architectural Design in the Cities of the Global South

Abstract

1 Introduction

2 The Cities of the Global South

3 An Ecosystem of Populations and Identities

4 Architectural Design as an Open Process

12 Bioclimatic Design for Informal Settlements

Abstract

1 Bioclimatism for Informal Settlements

2 Views About the Role of Spontaneity

3 The Role of Environmental Simulation

4 Conclusive Remarks

References

13 Housing in African Rural Contexts: The Nubian Vault. Opportunities for the Economic Market in th

Abstract

1 Rural Housing in West Africa: General Conditions

2 Rural Housing: The Rural Construction Market in Mali and Burkina Faso

3 Materials and Appropriate Techniques

4 Rural Housing: A Possible Solution, Process NV

Appendix: The Nubian Vault. Criteria—By the Nubian Vault Association

A Roof: The Nubian Vault Technique

A Skill: NV Masons

A Market: NV Housing

Technical Overview

14 National Public Primary Schools Strategic Planning: A Key Factor to Ensure Quality Education Enro

Abstract

1 The Issue at Stake

2 State of the Art

3 Innovative Approaches and Their Limitations—The Child-Friendly Schools (CFS) Experience

4 A Proposed Solution

References

15 The Tourism as Local Development Leverage: The Restaurant/Guest house of Olga’s and the Profess

Abstract

1 Introduction

2 The Project Area: Livingstone and the Victoria Falls

3 A Short History

4 About YCTC

5 Project Highlights

6 The Architectural Project

7 Olga’s Italian Corner Today

7.1 The Diocese Supervision

7.2 The Financial Contribution to YCTC

7.3 Who Are the Guests of Olga’

8 Why Olga’s Italian Corner Succeeded

9 Conclusion

References

16 The Mantra of Modernity

Abstract

1 Technocracy

2 Hygienism

3 Formal Reduction, Functionalist Aesthetics

4 Cost-Effectiveness

5 Communitarianism

References

Protection and Enhancement of Cultural Heritage Amid Conservation and Development

17 Research, Interventions and Training for Cultural Heritage Safeguard and Enhancement. Lesson Lear

Abstract

1 Foreword—Armenia, a Brief Outline

2 The Discovery of Armenian Heritage: 1965–1988

3 The Interventions for the Safeguard of Armenian Heritage: 1988/91-2009

4 The Focus on Training

4.1 The Project Restoration Training and Support to Local Institutions for the Preservation and Cons

4.2 The Training Project. Follow-up

4.3 The Erasmus Plus Program. A Chance to Continue “Education”

5 Working for the World Bank for the Safeguard of Armenian Heritage. The Master Plans for the Monast

5.1 Context and Objectives

5.2 Working Methodology and Project Proposals

5.3 Some Final Considerations

6 Learning by Doing

6.1 Lesson Learned

7 New Perspectives of the International Cooperation for Armenian Heritage

Acknowledgements

18 Landscape Quality and Multifunctional Agriculture: The Potential of the Historic Agricultural La

Abstract

1 Introduction

2 How Can We Guarantee a Future for Traditional Agricultural Landscapes?

3 The Agricultural Landscape in the Hui Yang Region: Proposal for a Peri-Urban Farm Park

References

19 Cultural Heritage for Urban Regeneration. Developing Methodology Through a Knowledge Exchange Pro

Abstract

1 The Role of Cultural Heritage in the Cities Regeneration

2 Historic City Conservation and Urban Regeneration: An Interdisciplinary Project

2.1 Lay the Bases for the Knowledge Exchange: Practical Issues and Tools

2.1.1 Comparing Experiences: Three Italian Case Study

2.1.2 Searching for the Potential of Eleven Guest Cities: Factsheets and Questionnaire

2.2 Sharing the Knowledge: The Seminar Event (Urban Design Charrette)

2.3 Synthesis Time: Diagnostic Tool and Pilot Project

3 Some Provisional Conclusions

Acknowledgements

20 Learning by Practice from an Early Researcher Perspective. Investigating Widespread Heritage in T

Abstract

1 Introduction

2 Shkodra: (Re)Discover and Valorisation of a Multifaceted Heritage in the North of Albania

3 Tutoring On-Field: A Didactic Experience in the Walled City of Stari Bar

4 Changing Directions: Acquiring Knowledge from a Different Perception

5 Learning by Practice. Some Remarks and Open Questions

Acknowledgements

21 Minor Settlements: Setting up a Network of Creative and Sustainable Communities

Abstract

1 Introduction

2 The Rationale of the Project

3 Reinventing Territories

4 The Selection of “Relevant Cases”

5 The Selected Settlements

5.1 Inventing an Original Role for the Future

5.1.1 Gavorrano—From the Mining Crisis to Astrophysics and Space Industry

5.1.2 Gagliato—Nanotechnologies for Medicine

5.2 How to React to a Big and Unexpected Economic Opportunity

5.2.1 Shuan Wang Cun—The Advantage of Selling online

5.2.2 Rakhigarhi—How to Protect Its Own Identity in a Process of Substantial Change

5.3 Models of Environmental Balance and Control

5.3.1 The Satoyama and Satoumi Experience

5.3.2 Gerfalco—Rediscovering Silence

5.4 The Need for Networks

5.4.1 The Local Action Group (GAL) Tirrenico in Sicily

6 Concluding Remarks

References

22 The Heritage Value of the Craft Sector in Fast-Growing Cities

Abstract

1 Introduction

2 Methodology

3 Handicrafts: Place and People

4 Handicraft at the Core of the Indian National Development Programme

5 Heritage Value of Handicraft Sector at Risk to Boost Economic Development

Acknowledgement

References

Integrated Strategies to Reduce the Territorial Risks

23 Resilience Thinking as a Useful Approach to Reduce the Territorial Risks

Abstract

1 Introduction

2 The Characters of Resilient Thinking

2.1 Definition of Resilience

2.2 Resilient Capacity Analysis Criteria

3 Criteria for a Resilient Approach to Reducing Territorial Risks

3.1 Coping Capacities

3.2 Adaptive Capacity

References

24 New Strategies and Four-Layer Approach for Disaster Risk Management in Complex City Environments

Abstract

1 Introduction

2 How to Deal with a Complex City System: Agent Perspective and Four-Layer Approach

2.1 Spatial Layer

2.2 Organizational Layer

2.3 Tactical Layer

2.4 Public Layer

3 Discussion: Interaction Between Layers

4 Final Thoughts

References

25 The Economic Impacts of Natural Hazards: Lessons Learnt from the PDNA International Damage Assess

Abstract

1 Introduction

2 Recognize and Measure the Impacts of Natural Catastrophes from an Economic Perspective

3 The PDNA International Damage Assessment Project After the Haiti Earthquake in 2010

4 Conclusions

References

26 Perceiving Urban Resilience Within Post-quake Recovering Processes. An Experimental Approach for

Abstract

1 Introduction

2 Aim of the Study

3 Background and Previous Practices

3.1 Urban Agriculture … from Crisis to Development

3.2 Rainwater Harvesting … from Scarcity to Storing Benefits

3.3 Energy Production … from Central to Distributed System

3.4 Common Spaces … as Tools for Community Resilience

3.5 In Situ Temporary Housing Installations …Opportunities or Threats

4 Study Case: Finale Emilia After the Earthquake of Emilia Romagna in 2012

4.1 Hypothesis

4.2 Methodology

4.3 Application

5 Discussion

6 Conclusion

References

27 Climate Change and Heat Waves in Colombia. Possible Effects and Adaptation Strategies

Abstract

1 Introduction

2 Characters and Effects of the Heat Waves in Colombia

2.1 Coastal Landscape

2.2 Mountain Landscape

2.3 Plain Landscape

3 Adaptation Strategies and Actions to the Heat Waves

3.1 Economic-Financial Strategies

3.2 Social Strategies

3.3 Physical Strategies

4 Conclusions

References

Managing the Agro-urban System and the Food-Energy-Water Nexus

28 Social–Ecological Implications of the Quinoa Market Teleconnections: Intervention Criteria on t

Abstract

1 Introduction

2 The Quinoa Golden Age: From Subsistent Food to Precious Global Commodity

2.1 Case Study Area

3 Main Transformations in the Study Area

4 Adaptation Measures in the Area of Tomave

5 Challenges and Opportunities for Adaptive Capacity of Local Communities

References

29 Socio-Environmental Effects of Large-Scale Land Acquisition in Mozambique

Abstract

1 Introduction

2 Methods

2.1 Crop Water Requirement and Actual Use

3 Results

4 Discussion and Conclusion

References

30 The Narrative Structure of the Agro-Urban Metropolitan Territory. The Metropolis as Hypertext for

Abstract

1 Metropolitan Narrative

1.1 The City Narrative in the Past

1.2 Comprehensive Urban Narrative Technique for the New Agro-Urban Territory

1.3 The Figure of Agro-Urban Territory in a Metropolis: The Evocative Shape of the City’s Need

1.4 The Role of Agriculture

1.5 The Proposal: Hypercity 2.0

2 The Metropolitan Experience

2.1 A New Mode of Perception: Reactive Response, Tactile Activity and Constant Work of Making

2.2 Interpretative Impact Maps as Tools for the Metropolitan Spaces Reading

2.3 Metropolitan Mapping Project: Interpretative, Interactive, Composite Images and Mental Maps

2.4 The Role of the Metropolitan Architecture: Connections Between the Network of Bigness (off-Site

2.5 Urban and Rural Linkage: Territories, Economies, Identities, Memories and Their Oblivion

2.6 How to Interpret and Tell the Value of the Metropolitan Territory

3 The Role of the Metropolitan Architecture. Final Reflection

3.1 The Appropriate Set and Scene of the Metropolitan Life and Its Narrative

References

31 Resource Efficiency and Resilience in Sub-Saharan African Cities: Towards Community Metabolism

Abstract

1 Addressing the Sustainability of Urban Systems Through the Lens of Urban Metabolism

1.1 Context

1.2 The Urban Metabolism Concept

2 From Urban to Community Metabolism for Approaching Urban Regeneration in sub-Saharan Cities

3 African Sub-Saharan Cities as Demonstrators for Resource-Efficient and Adaptive Regeneration Strat

3.1 Energy

3.2 Mobility

3.3 Food

3.4 Water

3.5 Waste

4 Considerations

Acknowledgements

References

The International Workshop “Transforming Johannesburg”. A Multi-disciplinary Action Research on

32 The International Workshop “Transforming Johannesburg: Reshaping Socio-Ecological Landscapes Th

Abstract

1 The Rationale: The Need for an Integrated Socio-ecological Focus in Urban Development Approaches f

2 A Brief Portrait of the Kya Sands Informal Settlement and Its Community

3 Workshop Structure and Objectives

3.1 Rethinking Infrastructure: Urban Landscaping for Alternative Services Provision and Ecological R

3.2 Eco-Incremental Housing: Typologies and Systems for an Integrated Approach to Upgrading

3.3 Placemaking: Public Spaces Between Community Services, Economic Opportunities, and Leisure

3.4 Designing the Engine of Development: Alternative Economies, Livelihood Generation, and Community

3.5 Governance for Collaborative Upgrading: Planning a Multistakeholder Strategy from Policy Making

4 Description of the Workshop Rollout

5 Some Reflections on the Workshop’s Impact and Achievements

References

33 Engaging the Informal and Formal in an Expanded Notion of Urban Infrastructure: How Healing Human

Abstract

1 Introduction

2 Existing Conditions: Waste and Water Systems in Kya Sands

3 Discussion on Findings

4 Response: Three Pragmatic Strategies

5 Reflections: Expanding the Notions of Urban Infrastructure and the “Service”-Learning Paradigm

References

34 Eco-Incremental Housing: Researching Typologies and Systems in Pursuit of a Community-Based Appro

Abstract

1 Introduction

2 Intentions: Framing the Research

3 Research Methods: Participatory Site Analysis in Informal Contexts

4 Research Findings: Understanding Users, Cataloging Typologies

5 Design Intentions: Understanding Scales, Types, Programs, and Tectonics

6 Design Methods: Typology, Materials, and Design

7 Reflections on the Experience and Design Outcomes