Powers and terrains of ambiguity in the field of urban self-organization today

Authors

  • Elena Ostanel Università IUAV di Venezia
  • Giovanni Attili

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.13133/2532-6562_2.4.14444

Keywords:

self-organization, cities, institutions, practices

Abstract

In this brief Introduction we would discuss powers and terrains of ambiguity in the field of urban self-organization in cities today, particularly as concern the relation with local governments as well as their transformative potential in local communities. 

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Published

2018-12-22

How to Cite

Ostanel, E., & Attili, G. (2018). Powers and terrains of ambiguity in the field of urban self-organization today. Tracce Urbane. Rivista Italiana Transdisciplinare Di Studi Urbani, 2(4). https://doi.org/10.13133/2532-6562_2.4.14444

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