URBAN PLANNING 1

Alphabetic division AF - GZ

Course Sheet

Course code:

AI340

Academic Year of enrolment:

2017

Year of supply:

2017/2018

Divisions:

Gruppo A

Type of Course:

Characterising

Degree:

Course of Single Cycle Degree 5 years in ARCHITECTURE

Disciplinary Sector:

Urban Studies

Is part of:

URBAN PLANNING 1

Location:

PESCARA

Credits:

Programme Year:

Professor and Collaborators:

FUSERO Paolo

Cycle:

Second semester

Obligatory attendance:

Yes

Hours of classroom activity:

Individual study hours:

120

Prerequisites:

Nothing

Objectives

The course aims to give the student the ability to interpret the relationships that link the processes of
transformation of the city and territory with the theories and tools of urban planning.

Contents

The Urban Planning Course 1A (8cfu) by prof. Paolo Fusero consists of two modules: a cycle of lessons ex
cathedra of Theory and Techniques of Urban Planning (TTU) and an activity of urban planning carried out
in the classroom through two workshops.

Extended Syllabus

The cycle of lessons that make up the TTU program is divided into four modules: A) the origins
of modern urbanism in Europe; B) models of cities proposed between the 19th and 20th centuries; C) the
current Italian urban planning instrumentation; D) some recent themes of urban planning. In detail
the topics of the lessons are as follows:
1st module: the origins of modern urban planning in Europe
The module summarizes the historical path through which, in relation to the dynamics of the
fundamental socio-economic models, the modern city is formed and enters a crisis. In particular they come
analyze the reasons why, to try to govern the complexities of the phenomena that accompany it
development of the city, during the nineteenth century urban planning was formed.
2nd module: models of cities proposed between the 19th and 20th centuries
The module illustrates the proposals and projects that have been differently finalized and variously implemented
interested in the theme of the development of the modern city between the mid-1800s and the mid-1900s. Models
highly innovative projects and for some aspects that are still surprisingly current, that some figures of
reference of modern architecture and urbanism, from Cerdà to Le Corbusier, they have been able to offer to the
scientific debate.
3rd module: Italian urban planning instrumentation
The module illustrates, in their foundations, the "tools" of contemporary Italian urban planning in relation
to the evolution of the social and economic system and of the legislative framework that led to its formation.
In particular, the main urban planning instruments at the planned territorial and urban scale are examined in depth
by current legislation, including through case studies.
4th module: some recent issues of urban planning
The module illustrates some innovative planning methods that are being tested in Italy and more
in general in Europe, in relation to the increased sensitivity towards social issues and
environmental. In particular the contributions of urban planning to the theme of development are deepened
sustainable and safeguarding environmental resources.
Exercise activities
The activities of the Urbanistica_1 course are aimed at getting the student to become familiar with the
main tools of the urban profession. Through a laboratory activity carried out in a separate classroom
in different workshops, students are asked to try out: basic and thematic maps, legends
basic and thematic, inspection techniques, representation techniques, general and thematic analyzes,
implementing technical regulations, general and sector legislation, local urban planning instruments,
urban planning parameters and indexes, sizing and calculations, themed research on the Internet, use of ICT
in urban planning.
In workshop_1, the various components of the fabric are investigated through assigned methodologies
urban: the types of buildings related to residential use and their way of aggregating to form fabrics
urban areas, production facilities, leisure facilities, network infrastructures. In this first workshop the
professor analyzes salient examples of each type and students must practice in the research of all
possible variants using search engines such as Google earth, Google maps or Live search. After work
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of research, the selected materials must be appropriately paginated and then commented
collected in a book in A3 horizontal format that will be subject to mid-term evaluation.
In the workshop 2, the students are challenged with design issues on the field of study
assigned, simulating a state exam test with the design of an urban lot and the calculation of one
series of urban parameters.
The workshops are led in the classroom by the professor who with the help of the tutors reviews the weekly
progress of student work.
In the workshops the professor weekly introduces the ex cathedra topics and provides the students with the
tools to perform the inspections (physical or virtual) and to produce the graphic elaborations required in the
course of the week. Students work independently during the week and bring materials
products to the professor for weekly verification. The constant presence in the classroom of the professor and the tutor
guarantees to students any clarification or suggestion on the work to be done. At the end of each
workshop students deliver the products produced in an A3 format book during a review
public. The professor attributes to the books delivered an evaluation that contributes, through media
weighted, to the definition of the final vote.

Recommended Bibliography

The bibliography mainly concerns the TTU module.
1st part: the origins of modern urban planning in Europe
Mandatory text: - L. Benevolo, The origins of modern urban planning, Laterza, Bari, 1984.
2nd part: the models of cities proposed between the 19th and 20th centuries
Mandatory text: - L. Benevolo, History of modern architecture, Laterza ed., Bari 1985.
Suggested reading: - Le Corbusier, Mode of thinking about urban planning, Laterza ed., Bari 2004.
3rd part: the current Italian urban planning instrumentation
Mandatory text: - P. Gabellini, Town planning techniques, Carocci, Rome 2001;
4th part: some recent themes of urban planning
Suggested reading: - W. J. Mitchell, The City of Bits, ed. Electa, Milan 1997;
Suggested reading: - P. Fusero, E-city, Actar-D List, Barcelona, 2009

Teaching Methods

The module of Theories and Techniques of Urban Planning (TTU) is divided into four groups of lessons. The traces
of the lessons (the slides that are projected in the classroom) are published on the professor's website
www.paolofusero.it The study methodology of the TTU module provides for the student to download the slides
of the lesson from the site, the molds on A4 format and bring them to the classroom to attend the lesson. In the classroom the student
take notes while the professor, using the traces contained in the slides, broadens the concepts in them
contents and develop critical reflections on the topics of the lesson. Very important, to give gradually
learning and making it more effective and less tiring is the student's re-reading of the notes
of the previous lesson before coming to the court to attend the next one.
The exercise module is divided into two workshops. The exercise activity is carried out in groups of 2
students. Each group conducts the learning activities through an assigned methodology that
is explained from time to time during business meetings. Normally every laboratory day
is initiated by an introduction by the professor who defines the topics and provides the techniques and the
methodologies to be used. Following the research work followed by the tutors and also carried out using the
internet network from each group of students through the use of their laptop. At the end of
every day of workshops the students must have completed the research of the materials and have set their own
graphic layout, which will then find definition through the work to be done at home for the week
next.
The 1A Urbanization course of prof. Paolo Fusero offers students a dedicated section of the
professor: www.paolofusero.it/didattica The section contains a complex set of online services such as
the bulletin board (where all communications with the students take place), the mail box, the programs, the calendar
activities, reservations, information, test evaluations, etc. From the site it is also possible
download the teaching material for all ex cathedra lessons and project exercises.
The course also uses a Facebook group used for quick exchanges of information between the teacher i
tutors and students.

Evaluation methods

Verification of learning:

The final evaluation of the Urbanistic course consists of the weighted average of the assessments acquired
by the student in the oral exam concerning the ex cathedra lessons and in the book summarizing the exercise activity.
The oral exam is unique, the date is indicated in the calendar of activities published on the site at the beginning of the course. There
evaluation of the exercise activity is assigned in relation to the presences, the progression of
learning, the intermediate grades obtained in the workshops and the final book in A3 format
summary of the activity carried out.

Contacts/More Information

The 1A Urbanization course of prof. Paolo Fusero is held in the second semester in classroom 38 on Thursday from
15:00 to 19:00 and Friday from 10:30 to 13:30

Attendance at the city planning course is mandatory and is ascertained through the presence of the students
which are carried out periodically during the year

At the beginning of the academic year, at the same time as this program, the professor's website comes
also published the complete calendar of the educational activities of TTU and URB_1. In the calendar they are
specify the dates and times in which the individual teaching activities will be carried out, the intermediate tests of
evaluation and final exam.

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