Isbn: 9783031897856 - small-town renaissance: bridging technology, heritage and planning in shrinking italy (research for development) (2 Ergebnisse)

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - Can digital innovation revitalize rural communities and preserve cultural heritage at the same time This book dives into the transformative power of digitization in rural regions where technology isn t just a tool, but a lifeline for local culture, economic resilience, and future development. Born from a unique research collaboration between the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Politecnico di Milano, supported by the Roberto Rocca Foundation and MIT Italy, this book brings together cutting-edge data-driven scholarly work on shrinking towns, economic development, and digital innovation.Together with local authorities, small business owners, and community leaders in Sicily and Lombardy, the project tackled some of the most pressing challenges facing rural Italy from population decline to economic stagnation all through the lens of digital transformation. But this story isn t just about Italy. Similar struggles play out in rural communities across Japan, Korea, Spain, the United States, Germany, and beyond.Amid the global acceleration of digital technologies sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic, this volume offers a bold roadmap for blending innovation with tradition, proposing smart platforms to amplify local voices, promote heritage-based economies, and design collaborative workspaces that anchor rural resilience.Whether you re a policymaker, urban planner, designer, tech innovator, or heritage advocate, this book offers fresh insights, actionable strategies, and a compelling vision for the future of rural development in the digital age.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 244 pages. 9.25x6.10x9.21 inches. In Stock.