Contextualising the periphery. New conceptions of urban heritage in Rome

Rome's historic center, protected for its cultural heritage, has inadvertently spurred the exploitation of its peripheries, often overlooking their own heritage values. The 2003 Urban Development Plan proposes a polycentric urban development strategy to revitalize these outskirts, introducing a new conceptual approach called 'history in progress.' This method integrates historical preservation with transformation and rehabilitation processes, shifting heritage from being seen as an obstacle to an asset in urban development. While some peripheral areas show potential for modern urban heritage recognition due to their ancient remains, rapid decay poses challenges in identifying and preserving these values.

Hökerberg, H. (2013). Contextualising the periphery. New conceptions of urban heritage in Rome. International Journal of Heritage Studies, 19(3), 243–258. https://doi.org/10.1080/13527258.2011.651739