DESIGN DAY

Seminar on The Peccioli Charter and presentation of the book Resilient Communities edited by Maria R. Perbellini, Maurizio Carta and Antonio Jose’ Lara-Hernandez

The effects of the environmental crisis are now tangible at all latitudes and our commitment to mitigate them and ensure the best possible survival options for humanity can no longer be postponed. Scientists and researchers in all disciplines, including those in town planning and architecture, must step out of the ivory tower and learn to communicate with decision makers and politicians before it is too late.

The recently published Resilient Communities and the Peccioli Charter explores urban resilience through significant, original, and rigorous academic research, utilizing the experiences of town planners, architects, and decision makers to create a charter on resilient communities. The second part of the book presents mini-essays which consider strategic points of the paper and enable more casual readers to access and understand information on urban resilience. The book also explores urban resilience through the work and understanding of urban planners, educators, and those involved in communication. Providing numerous illustrations and examples, Resilient Communities and the Peccioli Charter will be of interest to researchers, architects, urban designers and planners alike.