Controversy in Rome: “You Don’t Make History, You Are History”
04.13.2026
An artist’s politicized restoration at a medieval church sparks heated debate.
An artist’s politicized restoration at a medieval church sparks heated debate.
Rome
Rome’s ’Possible City’ and the Gentrification Battle in San Lorenzo
02.27.2023
The center of Rome’s nightlife has become a flashpoint between real estate speculators and community activists.
The center of Rome’s nightlife has become a flashpoint between real estate speculators and community activists.
Rebuilding and Destigmatizing Rome’s Quarticciolo Neighborhood
12.12.2022
How an urban design student helped lead a community regeneration project.
How an urban design student helped lead a community regeneration project.
The Ecological Potential of Rome’s Urban Wilderness
06.09.2022
How community activists transformed an abandoned construction site into a park.
How community activists transformed an abandoned construction site into a park.
Architecture Schools in Rome Help Reuse and Renovate Public Housing
11.15.2021
Two projects offer viable models for tackling the city’s housing crisis.
Two projects offer viable models for tackling the city’s housing crisis.
Five Women Architects Revitalize a Giant Public-Housing Project in Rome
04.12.2021
Corviale, aka The Big Snake, is in for a makeover.
Corviale, aka The Big Snake, is in for a makeover.
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