Generate communities: the voice of the inhabitants of the Fuorigrotta neighbourhood in Naples

Authors

  • Chiara Mastrorilli Department of Architecture, University of Naples Federico II, IT

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6093/2531-9906/11467

Keywords:

Human-environment relationship, Perceptual survey, Third places, Participation, Temporal phases

Abstract

To counter the dangerous trend of neglect and abandonment of places, synonymous with territorial decay and fragmentation, landscape policies must aim to enhance the active role of local communities in the management and decision-making processes concerning those territories, with particular attention to younger generations. The analysis of perception, and consequently the image of urban spaces as an aggregate of all stimuli, is a fundamental step in understanding the relationship between the built environment and the people who inhabit or use it. This allows for a deeper exploration of community needs, moving beyond a purely analytical assessment to consider temporal, spatial, and behavioural dimensions. A perceptual analysis enabled a comprehensive understanding of the issues affecting the Fuorigrotta neighbourhood in Naples, identifying potentially transformable spaces and formulating intervention strategies and guidelines to be applied in an initial phase of spatial transformation. The described approach, capable of generating public spaces of aggregation and sociality where communities can feel fully involved and completely represented, fosters respect for places and promotes their ongoing care and maintenance

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Published

2024-12-26

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Mastrorilli, C. (2024). Generate communities: the voice of the inhabitants of the Fuorigrotta neighbourhood in Naples. UPLanD - Journal of Urban Planning, Landscape & Environmental Design, 8(2), 17–30. https://doi.org/10.6093/2531-9906/11467

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Vol. 8 No. 2: Heritage

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