Deliberative praxis, creation of public spaces and community welfare: The development model of a small Italian town

Citation

Sacchetti S (2013) Deliberative praxis, creation of public spaces and community welfare: The development model of a small Italian town.

Abstract
We build on the experience of a small Italian town to illustrate how public space entrusted by public administrators has re-casted the spatiality of the town and carries the potential for alimenting further changes at times of crises. We evidence the processes whereby the value-driven creation of public space re-vamps cooperative behaviours and promotes community development.

Keywords
Public space; John Dewey; Community Development; Spatial Policy; Deliberation; Cooperation