This essay examines temporary student housing's impact on urban regeneration and community development, highlighting its potential for economic and cultural revival.
This essay explores the role of temporary student housing in urban regeneration and territorial revitalisation, focusing on adaptive reuse of abandoned buildings and underused spaces. It examines a feasibility study of a project in Lentate sul Seveso, Italy, where a former military park is being transformed into student housing and community spaces with funding from Italy’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR). The essay highlights the potential of temporary housing to foster economic, social, and cultural revitalisation, while addressing student housing needs. It also underscores the critical role of universities in collaborating with local municipalities and communities to design inclusive, sustainable solutions for long-term urban recovery.
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