Building on the innovative experience of the Public Green Space Management Plan of Piacenza, through the economic evaluation of benefits generated by public greenery and the experiences of municipalities large and small, how to invest in public green areas to build more sustainable and livable cities.
14:45 Opening Remarks
Introduction by Gabriele Canali, Professor of Agri-Environmental Economics at the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore and President of the spin-off Vsafe s.r.l.
14:55 Understanding the City’s Green Heritage to Manage It
Presentation of the innovative elements of Piacenza’s Public Green Space Management Plan for management capable of preserving and renewing the city’s green heritage, focusing on climate change resilience and the provision of ecosystem services.
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Emanuela Torrigiani, Agronomist, representative of the Plan’s Design Team
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Michelangelo Martino, Agronomist, Infrastructure and Smart City Department, Green Areas and Urban Decor Unit of the Municipality of Piacenza
15:20 How Much is Urban Greenery Worth?
Presentation of the innovative Valore Verde model for quantifying and monetizing ecosystem services generated by urban green spaces, applied to a case study within Piacenza’s Public Green Space Management Plan. A social cost-benefit analysis evaluates the redevelopment project for the tree-lined avenue of Via Stradella in Piacenza.
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Beatrice Reggiani, Environmental Scientist, Environmental Expert and Researcher at Vsafe s.r.l.
15:40 Designing the Cities of the Future Starting from Green Spaces
Panel discussion with representatives from local administrations that chose to build the future of their municipalities around green infrastructure. From green space inventories to Greenery Plans and Nature Plans, through to opportunities from Regional, National, and European grants: the tools and experiences of those who decided to invest in green spaces to build more livable cities.
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Moderator: Gabriele Canali
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Panelists:
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Matteo Bongiorni, Deputy Mayor for Public Heritage Management and Maintenance, Municipality of Piacenza
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Paola Maini, Board Member of the Association of Architects of Parma and Technical Officer, Municipality of Fiorenzuola d’Arda
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Marco Comelli, Deputy Mayor for Public Works, Infrastructure, and Digitalization, Municipality of Sorbolo Mezzani
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Filippo Zangrandi, Mayor of the Municipality of Calendasco
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Massimiliano Zucchi, Technical Officer, Municipality of Noceto (Asset Management, Planning, Territory, and Environment Department)
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