Beyond the City: 10 Case Studies of Informal Cities

The book explores the role of collective space and social organization in the construction of slums and the role of architecture in regenerating settlements, providing a comprehensive understanding of the reasons for their birth and development and how to promote a new urban organization.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 252 pages
Publication date: 30 September 2021
Publisher: LetteraVentidue Edizioni srl

The book delves into the intricate relationship between collective space and social organization in the context of urban slums, offering a comprehensive analysis through a reflection on the informal city paradigm and empirical verification across 10 cities. It explores the critical role that these elements play in the formation and development of these marginalized communities. Furthermore, the book conducts an in-depth investigation into the role of architecture in the regeneration of settlements. The 10 factsheets on cities, which provide a snapshot of the slums' significance, serve as valuable tools for understanding the origins and dynamics of these urban areas. Through diverse perspectives, the book offers insights into how to foster a new and inclusive urban organization that addresses the needs and aspirations of all residents.
The book explores the intricate relationship between collective space and social organization in the context of urban slums, offering a comprehensive analysis through a reflection on the informal city paradigm and empirical verification across 10 cities. It delves into the critical role that these elements play in the formation and development of these marginalized communities. Furthermore, the book conducts an in-depth investigation into the role of architecture in the regeneration of settlements. The 10 factsheets on cities, which provide a snapshot of the slums' significance, serve as valuable tools for understanding the origins and dynamics of these urban areas. Through diverse perspectives, the book offers insights into how to foster a new and inclusive urban organization that addresses the needs and aspirations of all residents.

The book delves into the intricate relationship between collective space and social organization in the context of urban slums, offering a comprehensive analysis through a reflection on the informal city paradigm and empirical verification across 10 cities. It explores the critical role that these elements play in the formation and development of these marginalized communities. Furthermore, the book conducts an in-depth investigation into the role of architecture in the regeneration of settlements. The 10 factsheets on cities, which provide a snapshot of the slums' significance, serve as valuable tools for understanding the origins and dynamics of these urban areas. Through diverse perspectives, the book offers insights into how to foster a new and inclusive urban organization that addresses the needs and aspirations of all residents.

Weight: 520g
Dimension: 169 x 241 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9788862425285