Preface

Enhancing Mediterranean Landscapes: Sustainable Adaptive Reuse Strategies for Abandoned Railway Cultural Heritage

The topic of abandoned railway cultural infrastructures has gained increasing international relevance for their potential to promote environmental sustainability and improve the quality of life in local communities. In Europe, directives and initiatives have been launched to encourage the adaptive reuse of these heritage sites for tourism, cultural, and environmental purposes, emphasizing the conversion of disused lines into greenways and cycling paths. These pathways foster sustainable touri...

Cross-Level Data-Driven Multi-criteria Analysis Prioritizing Adaptive Reuse Actions in Urban Regeneration and Planning

The Mediterranean urban landscape has been profoundly shaped by rapid and often unplanned development during periods of economic growth, leading to an imbalance between individual and collective needs, as well as specialized urban functions. This study introduces a comprehensive decision-support framework tailored to facilitate collaborative urban regeneration processes, focusing on the city of Reggio Calabria in Southern Italy. The framework addresses the challenges posed by underutilized an...

Balancing Natural-Scape Preservation and Sustainable Development. A Feasibility Study of a ‘Rifugio Diffuso’ in Sila National Park (Italy)

In recent years, the international debate has increasingly focused on the enhancement of landscapes, with particular attention to the Mediterranean region, renowned for its rich cultural, historical, and environmental heritage. These landscapes are recognized as vital resources, not only for their ecological value but also for their potential to promote sustainable development and socio-economic regeneration. In this context, the adaptive reuse of unused historical and cultural heritage has e...