Regenerating Relationship Spaces of the Post-Covid City

Abstract

Starting from the formal and performative characteristics of places within cities designed for the purpose of the physical, social and cultural creation of places, this contribution examines the valorization of space and time to propose some reflections on the theme of rediscovery and proximity based on the concept that spatial relationships are important to propose a design model that also includes the control of urban well-being aspects. Experimentation through laboratories such as La.Stre of PAU Department, in particular university ones capable of connecting the energies of the first, second and third missions, can be the secret to offering a contribution to the complete cycle of the process: from conception to from the shared planning, from the comparison, from the realization process with choices as reversible as possible, up to the observation of the results, to introduce continuous corrections and reinterpretations of the phenomena. The experiences tend to verify the social impact of the proposal to highlight the impact of social, economic and environmental policies on the activation processes, of capacities and communities, which must ensure positive benefits for the health and life of the city. The parameters considered refer to: healthy and active life, urban and environmental safety, climate change, urban planning and design for neighborhoods, removal of architectural barriers, accessibility and proximity to services, participatory and inclusive processes for citizens. By acting on urban specificities and on the socio-economic and environmental distribution at the local level, the aim is to achieve well-being and health equity and to reduce or eliminate environmental and exposure risks.