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Greening Bovisa: Striking the balance in urban revitalization Exploring citizens’ perspectives in Milan’s Bovisa district on green urban regeneration, gentrification, and the right to the city

Bazzi, Laura LU (2024) In Master Thesis Series in Environmental Studies and Sustainability Science MESM02 20241
LUCSUS (Lund University Centre for Sustainability Studies)
Abstract
The city of Milan stands today as a prominent model of sustainable urban development. Yet, beneath its allure lies a paradox: the quest for 'green' and 'smart' development has exacerbated privatization and fueled debates on green gentrification, social equity, and urban accessibility. This research explores the emerging impacts of large-scale green urbanization intervention in the Bovisa district using the theory of urban environmental justice, green gentrification, and right to the city. Through 17 semi-structured interviews, it clarifies citizens' perspectives on the social, economic, and environmental complexities of the redevelopment. The findings reveal a mismatch between developers’ vision and the desires and needs of residents,... (More)
The city of Milan stands today as a prominent model of sustainable urban development. Yet, beneath its allure lies a paradox: the quest for 'green' and 'smart' development has exacerbated privatization and fueled debates on green gentrification, social equity, and urban accessibility. This research explores the emerging impacts of large-scale green urbanization intervention in the Bovisa district using the theory of urban environmental justice, green gentrification, and right to the city. Through 17 semi-structured interviews, it clarifies citizens' perspectives on the social, economic, and environmental complexities of the redevelopment. The findings reveal a mismatch between developers’ vision and the desires and needs of residents, raising significant questions about the right to the city, and access to and perceived value of green spaces. The prevalent concern that Bovisa will become an enclave of environmental privilege underscores the need for the Milan Model to integrate citizens’ lived experiences into governance processes. (Less)
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author
Bazzi, Laura LU
supervisor
organization
course
MESM02 20241
year
type
H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
subject
keywords
Urban renewal, green amenities, green gentrification, access to green spaces, right to the city, citizen participation, sustainability science
publication/series
Master Thesis Series in Environmental Studies and Sustainability Science
report number
2024:033
language
English
id
9157458
date added to LUP
2024-06-17 15:05:26
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2024-06-17 15:05:26
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  abstract     = {{The city of Milan stands today as a prominent model of sustainable urban development. Yet, beneath its allure lies a paradox: the quest for 'green' and 'smart' development has exacerbated privatization and fueled debates on green gentrification, social equity, and urban accessibility. This research explores the emerging impacts of large-scale green urbanization intervention in the Bovisa district using the theory of urban environmental justice, green gentrification, and right to the city. Through 17 semi-structured interviews, it clarifies citizens' perspectives on the social, economic, and environmental complexities of the redevelopment. The findings reveal a mismatch between developers’ vision and the desires and needs of residents, raising significant questions about the right to the city, and access to and perceived value of green spaces. The prevalent concern that Bovisa will become an enclave of environmental privilege underscores the need for the Milan Model to integrate citizens’ lived experiences into governance processes.}},
  author       = {{Bazzi, Laura}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  series       = {{Master Thesis Series in Environmental Studies and Sustainability Science}},
  title        = {{Greening Bovisa: Striking the balance in urban revitalization Exploring citizens’ perspectives in Milan’s Bovisa district on green urban regeneration, gentrification, and the right to the city}},
  year         = {{2024}},
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