A conceptual model to promote engagement in participatory planning in the cross-border region between Switzerland and Italy.

Rollandi, Annalisa (2021) A conceptual model to promote engagement in participatory planning in the cross-border region between Switzerland and Italy. In: UNSPECIFIED. (Unpublished)

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Abstract

My research intends to develop a conceptual model to foster stakeholder engagement in participatory planning under challenging contexts. The problem is tackled in Chiasso, an important urban center in the cross border region between Canton Ticino (Switzerland) and the Lombardy region (Italy) and a hub for northsouth relations in Europe. It is affected by two significant projects that will modify the territorial structure and the use of spaces. One involves the displacement of the current highway link between Switzerland and Italy. The other project concerns the decommissioning of the railway yard and the construction of electronic customs. The research aims to create a bottom-up conceptual model that knows how to involve local actors in the decisions for the future design of the areas in Chiasso. For this reason, the research will use the parametric representations of the territory and the communication tools of the digital age. 3D simulations allow having a complete view of the project, an idea of the impact on the area thanks to an immersive experience. On the other hand, social platforms will be fundamental to increase direct involvement: they allow project leaders to inform real-time and stakeholders to interact and communicate their opinions. The goal is to create a conceptual model that is institutionalized. In this way, it will be possible to use it in other complex cases, such as the cross-border region between Switzerland and Italy. Unlike traditional methods, this model is intended to be interdisciplinary, multiscale, and implemented quickly.

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