TECHNE: Special Series Vol. 3
Research and Experimentation

Transforming urban environments: the healthy city as a common asset

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  • Paola Gallo,
  • Rossella Franchino,
  • Caterina Frettoloso
Paola Gallo
Department of Architecture, Università degli Studi di Firenze, Italy
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Rossella Franchino
Department of Architecture and Industrial Design, Università degli Studi della Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Italy
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Caterina Frettoloso
Department of Architecture and Industrial Design, Università degli Studi della Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Italy
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.36253/techne-16950

Published 2025-07-31

Keywords

  • Active city,
  • Sports infrastructure,
  • Urban resilience,
  • Collective well-being,
  • Integrated approach

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Gallo, P., Franchino, R., & Frettoloso, C. (2025). Transforming urban environments: the healthy city as a common asset. TECHNE - Journal of Technology for Architecture and Environment, (3), 151–158. https://doi.org/10.36253/techne-16950

Copyright (c) 2025 Paola Gallo, Rossella Franchino, Caterina Frettoloso

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Abstract

This paper demonstrates, through the narration of a direct experience in the field, the potential impact generated by the intervention proposed as a case study, as a driver for the development of the territory in a ‘Healthy City’ perspective, expressing a strong potential for social inclusion and functional and spatial qualification.  The research, from which it originated, highlighted the role of the University in supporting the PA in proposing strategic governance actions for the development of the territory. This is achieved through its multidisciplinary competences and its ability to draw on the exchange of visions and contributions provided by the actors involved in order to enhance the available local resources and specificities, and to foster the socio-economic well-being of the community.

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