This doctoral research project focuses on the link between territorial and infrastructural transformations through the lens of railway mobility practices, investigating the role of infrastructures in the building of different socio-territorial landscapes. Through a multi-methods methodological approach (combining qualitative tools and socio-territorial mapping), the research investigates the so-called "Intermediate Areas", providing a synthetic framework regarding the possible definitions and dynamics currently in place with particular attention to the dynamics of mobility and commuting to, from and through and how these are intertwined with territorial processes and urbanisation tout court. The case study context is represented by the areas of North-Western Italy, along the axes of the provinces of Alessandria, Asti, Vercelli and Biella in virtue of the potential processes of territorial marginalisation of an area undergoing profound transformation also (but not only) in light of the post-Fordist transition. The results, by describing the ongoing macro dynamics and the actual mobility practices of various mobile populations, contribute to renewing the gaze and the lexicon on urban transformation starting from the 'intermediate' scenario typical of the Italian urbanisation context subject to important challenges also in terms of sustainable transition.
Il presente progetto di ricerca dottorale si concentra sul nesso tra trasformazioni territoriali e infrastrutturali attraverso la lente delle pratiche della mobilità ferroviaria, indagando il ruolo delle infrastrutture nella costruzione di diversi panorami socio territoriali. Attraverso un approccio metodologico multi-methods (unendo strumenti qualitativi e mappature socioterritoriali), la ricerca indaga le cosiddette “Aree intermedie” fornendo un quadro sintetico relativo alle possibili definizioni e dinamiche in corso con particolare riferimento alle dinamiche di mobilità e di pendolarismo da, verso e attraverso e come queste siano intrecciate nella pratica ai processi territoriali e di urbanizzazione tout court. Il contesto di riferimento è rappresentato dalle aree del Nord Ovest Italiano, lungo gli assi delle province di Alessandria, Asti, Vercelli e Biella in virtù dei potenziali processi di marginalizzazione territoriale di un’area in profonda trasformazione anche (ma non solo) alla luce della transizione postfordista. I risultati, descrivendo le dinamiche macro in corso e le effettive pratiche di mobilità di diverse popolazioni mobili, contribuiscono a rinnovare lo sguardo e il lessico sulla trasformazione urbana a partire dallo scenario “intermedio” tipico del contesto di urbanizzazione italiana soggetto a importanti sfide anche sul piano della transizione sostenibile.
Moving in intermediate areas. Emerging challenges and railway infrastructures transformations.
LACQUA, FRANCESCA
2024
Abstract
This doctoral research project focuses on the link between territorial and infrastructural transformations through the lens of railway mobility practices, investigating the role of infrastructures in the building of different socio-territorial landscapes. Through a multi-methods methodological approach (combining qualitative tools and socio-territorial mapping), the research investigates the so-called "Intermediate Areas", providing a synthetic framework regarding the possible definitions and dynamics currently in place with particular attention to the dynamics of mobility and commuting to, from and through and how these are intertwined with territorial processes and urbanisation tout court. The case study context is represented by the areas of North-Western Italy, along the axes of the provinces of Alessandria, Asti, Vercelli and Biella in virtue of the potential processes of territorial marginalisation of an area undergoing profound transformation also (but not only) in light of the post-Fordist transition. The results, by describing the ongoing macro dynamics and the actual mobility practices of various mobile populations, contribute to renewing the gaze and the lexicon on urban transformation starting from the 'intermediate' scenario typical of the Italian urbanisation context subject to important challenges also in terms of sustainable transition.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14242/188882
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