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In an age of planetary crisis, cultural landscapes are increasingly threatened by urbanization, climate change, and socio-economic inequalities. These pressures erode historical territories, calling for innovative strategies that go beyond conservation to promote resilience and adaptation. This paper explores the transformative role of archaeological landscapes in contemporary urban planning, proposing an approach that integrates heritage conservation, risk mitigation and inclusive spatial strategies.
Focusing on the case study of the Campi Flegrei, a unique landscape shaped by millennia of human settlement and ongoing geological instability, this research challenges traditional conservation paradigms. Rather than treating archaeological heritage as a static element, it explores its potential as a spatial and functional infrastructure capable of supporting emergency planning and urban resilience. The proposal for an inclusive network for cultural heritage and emergency management reconsiders the interconnection between archaeological sites, safe public spaces, and strategic mobility networks, with the aim of improving both cultural accessibility and urban risk management.
Adopting a methodology that considers multiple spatial and temporal scales, the study links long-term territorial transformations with immediate risk mitigation strategies, searching for a coexistence between ordinary time and emergency time. It critically examines existing urban resilience frameworks and municipal civil protection and forecasting plans, identifying gaps in their integration with cultural heritage. By repositioning archaeological sites as active agents within urban adaptation processes, the research emphasizes their role in fostering inclusive public spaces, reducing vulnerability, and strengthening local identities.
The paper argues that the coexistence of cultural landscapes and emergency infrastructures acts as a catalyst for the development of cities that are more inclusive, resilient, and capable of addressing contemporary challenges. Ultimately, it proposes a fundamental shift in urban and territorial planning, recognizing heritage not only as a subject of preservation but also as a driver of spatial transformation in response to planetary crises.
| Keywords | Campi Flegrei; cultural heritage; archaeological landscapes; risk mitigation; inclusive planning |
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| Best Congress Paper Award | Yes |
