Adaptive urban design to cope with heavy rainfall in the Historic Centre: a masterplan for Ferrara (Italy)

A masterplan for Ferrara, Italyoffers adaptive urban design solutions to mitigate flooding and heatwaves in its historic center. The study identifies site-specific interventions across 400 hectares, balancing preservation of fragile architectural and ecological materials with climate resilience. It synthesizes best practices from global case studies and applies a multi-level analytical methodology to protect public spaces, ancient fabrics, and historical gardens while ensuring liveability for inhabitants and visitors. The approach prioritizes time-sensitive actions tailored to Ferrara's unique cultural heritage challenges.

Fior, M. (2022). Adaptive urban design to cope with heavy rainfall in the Historic Centre: a masterplan for Ferrara (Italy). Journal of Urbanism: International Research on Placemaking and Urban Sustainability, 18(1), 132–152. https://doi.org/10.1080/17549175.2022.2108113