Centenary paper: A brief history of Italian town planning after 1945

Italian town planning after 1945 reflects significant shifts in social and economic contexts, marked by post-war reconstruction, urbanization pressures, and evolving political ideologies. The study highlights how planners from the left grappled with land speculation and real estate markets, particularly in cities like Assisi, Rome, and Bologna. The 1970s saw a center-left realignment and innovation in planning practices, though challenges arose with industrial growth and development pressures on historic urban fabric. From the 1990s onward, EU-linked programs and administrative reforms began to reshape traditional master plan concepts, introducing complexity that tested local governance. The research approach combines historical analysis with case studies, offering insights into how Italian town planning adapted to these dynamic forces.

Piccinato, G. (2010). Centenary paper: A brief history of Italian town planning after 1945. Town Planning Review, 81(3), 237–259. https://doi.org/10.3828/tpr.2010.1