The Project “Places of Mediation”

Abstract

Analyzing and exploring new solutions for urban-space organization is fundamental in a modern multi-cultural society composed of active and participative citizens. We therefore have to adopt a new and innovative form of project processing, dedicated to the needs (both spatial and residential) of the new actors of society, in particular those belonging to the weak categories in contemporary Europe that should, in principle, be more and more open and integrated. Starting from the interaction and exchange between different points of view or cultural and religious backgrounds, it will be possible to construct a solid base and reference for the design of new urban spaces, as well as the restoration and requalification of existing ones, in a way to meet the expectations of the population, and suited to fostering the integration, and active and democratic participation of the citizens in the society, also taking into account the environmental sustainability. Adopting a well-defined mediation strategy is crucial in order to reach this aim. The elaboration of the concept of places of mediation will be the subject of this contribution.