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seismic microzonation and limit conditions in prevention of seismic risk through planning

This article (in “Urbanistica Dossier” n. 130) synthetizes some result of the Urbisit research project, in cooperation between National Research Council – Institute for Environmental Geology and Geo-Engineering (CNR-IGAG) and the Civil Protection Department (DPC).

The text displays possibile ways to use microzonation studies in local scale planning as long as the relationships between the Emergency limit condition (ELC) together with other limit conditions in the urban planning field

For a more effective prevention of seismic risk, a more integrated approach and a wider dialogue between different branches of knowledge and public policies is strongly necessary

restoration and redevelopment plan for strohl-fern park in rome

The Villa hosts the French school in Rome. It is a park of a very relevant historical and naturalistic importance which requires actions for its restoration and redevelopment.

The project has been based upon historical, environmental, landscape studies, and has been defined according to a deep knowledge of every building and open space history, transformation process and present state
After the preliminary project a new proposal has been developed with different architects according to modified guidelines