Tuff City

A pioneering study reveals the complex, often contentious process of urban regeneration in Naples' historic center, challenging conventional narratives and methodological approaches. By focusing on two piazzas and a centro sociale, the research exposes tensions between heritage preservation, security, pedestrianization, tourism, immigration, and contemporary protest movements. The monograph offers a critical lens on public space, citizenship, and urban transformation, providing new insights into how cities like Naples navigate cultural reimagining while addressing social and political challenges.

Dines, N. (2012). TUFF CITY. https://doi.org/10.3167/9780857452795