Living Amidst the Ruins in Rome: Archaeological Sites as Hubs for Sustainable Development

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Heritage as Action Research

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Summary: This paper explores the importance of archaeology in society, emphasizing the significance of heritage values as a means of conveying its impact to the public. It highlights the need to balance the protection of heritage with the evolving and negotiated nature of these values. The paper argues that archaeologists should play a role in facilitating local communities' deeper understanding of their past, enabling social innovation and sustainable development.

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Plant invasion as an emerging challenge for the conservation of heritage sites: the spread of ornamental trees on ancient monuments in Rome, Italy

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Summary: This study investigated the distribution and spread of invasive plants in cultural heritage sites, focusing on woody species which pose the greatest threat to monument conservation due to their root systems. The findings showed a decrease in native flora diversity and an increase in non-native, larger, and more damaging species, particularly ornamental wind- or bird-dispersed trees. The most widespread and damaging of these species is Ailanthus altissima, highlighting plant invasion as a growing challenge for heritage site conservation.

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A Methodological Approach on Disused Public Properties in the 15-Minute City Perspective

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Summary: The challenges of accessibility and walkability are prominent in contemporary cities, especially in the context of the UN's Agenda 2030 goals for sustainable and livable cities. High quality public services and infrastructure are essential for these goals, yet urban areas are often fragmented due to vehicular needs. Scholars are now focusing on a wider set of easily reachable services to improve urban performances and reduce the impact of abandoned urban assets on the historic urban fabric.

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A methodology to evaluate outdoor microclimate of the archaeological site and vegetation role: A case study of the Roman Villa in Russi (Italy)

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Topological analysis of the spatial distribution of plant species richness across the city of Rome (Italy) with the echelon approach

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Living Amidst the Ruins in Rome: Archaeological Sites as Hubs for Sustainable Development

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