Piano Progetto Città
by Rosario Pavia

The review came to exist with a precise objective in mind, namely the desire to bridge the gap between Architecture and Urban Planning and create a culture which is common to both disciplines. The separation, their incapacity to communicate and their sectorial nature appeared not only incongruent to the complexity of urban and territorial transformations, but also a departure from a tradition in studies and professional activity. Piccinato and Quaroni, as urban planners, did not detract attention from architecture at the expense of urban design, which was responsible for ensuring quality in terms of plan and proven configuration. In 1969, Quaroni was among the first to claim that there was a fracture developing between architecture and urban planning, that is between designers and planners. The former were increasingly more attached to the notion of building and design of individual works; the later were always more interested in the economic and legislative aspect an the overall plan. The division between the two became evident in the following years with negative repercussions on both the general quality of the built-up environment as well as the understanding of new urban processes and organization of the territory. Furthermore, the division camouflaged other schisms, other fractures and they were: the consolidation of sectorial policies; the detachment between infrastructures and context; and the indifference towards the territory. The review intends to take hold of this issue, this dividing line, and investigate current concerns such as the quality of the project; the scale of projects and the plan for public works. The recent issues have dealt with these concerns.

issues
The scale of a plan, PPC n.17/99
The quality of a project, PPC n.18/00
Public works, PPC n.10/01

Department of architecture and urban planning research papers
by Alberto Clementi

The DAU research paper series started in 1996 and its main objective was the publication of research conducted and in our department. The publication is of interest and caters above all to those who work specifically in the field. Over time it has become a vehicle for selected research material which reflects the state of the art on issues which are of concern to our sector. The following monographs are included in the series: Itaten (vol.2: Abruzzo, A new image; vol.3: Settlement structures in the middle Adriatic area; vol. 5 Molise, landscapes in change; vol.7: Marches, shapes and places of transformation) and Returb (vol.4: Infrastructures and the urban planners' structure plan; vol.8: Infrastructures and plans/projects for the territory). More recently there has been published research conducted by DAU in conjunction with local authorities, some of which are: Peschici. A preliminary study for the new PRG; From Station to City. A Plan for the disused railways area in Pescara; Loreto Aprutino. A preliminary study for the new PRG. Currently the issues are divided into three sections (Research, Ph.D. programmes, Teaching) which reflects the theoretical approach, experimentation and teaching of the department.

issues
Università e città, Mosé Ricci & Piero Rovigatti
Abruzzo. Verso una nuova immagine, Mosé Ricci
Strutture insediative nella regione medio adriatica, Walter Fabietti
Infrastrutture e piani urbanisitici, Alberto Clementi
Molise. Paessaggi del mutamento, Ottavia Aristone
Trasformazioni Metropolitane. Studi e proposte per l'area Chieti-Pescara, Alberto Clementi & Roberto Mascarucci
Marche. Figure e luoghi della trasformazione, Rosario Pavia
Infrastrutture e progetti di territorio, Alberto Clementi
Loreto Aprutino. Studio preliminare al Nuovo Piano Generale, Mosé Ricci
Da stazione a città. Un programma per l'area di risulta di Pescara, Alberto Clementi
Peschici. Studio preliminare al Nuovo Piano Regolatore Generale, Alberto Clementi & Mosé Ricci