Sustainable landscape planning for Cremona, Italy

• Published in: Landscape and urban planning Vol. 47; no. 1; pp. 79 - 98
• Main Authors: Treu, M.C, Magoni, M, Steiner, F, Palazzo, D
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Amsterdam Elsevier B.V 20.02.2000; Elsevier
• Subjects: Agricultural development. Rural area planning; Agronomy. Soil science and plant productions; Biological and medical sciences; Cremona; Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology; General agroecology. Agricultural and farming systems. Agricultural development. Rural area planning. Landscaping; General agronomy. Plant production; Generalities. Agricultural and farming systems. Agricultural development; Italian planning; Italy; Provincial planning; Sustainability; Southern Europe; Italy; Europe; Lombardy; Provincial planning; Italian planning; Sustainability; Cremona; Landscape; Provincial scope; Environment impact; Rural area planning; Aerial photography; Sustainable development; Land use
• ISSN: 0169-2046; 1872-6062
• DOI: 10.1016/S0169-2046(99)00065-1

Sustainable landscape planning at the provincial level is explained through the example of the province of Cremona, Italy. Six topics are addressed. First, the topic of why planning in Italy, in general, and Cremona, more specifically, is important will be addressed. Cremona province is located in northern Italy, where traditionally rural regions are facing expanding urbanization. Second, a background of Italian planning is provided. A 1990 law, in particular, emphasizes provincial-level planning. Third, the history and landscape of Cremona will be described. For most of its history, Cremona has been dominated by agriculture, which is reflected in the landscape. Fourth, the province of Cremona planning process will be summarized. The planning activity began in 1994 and continues to the present. Fifth, the design of a sustainability index is explained. The sustainability index is used to assess how land-use modifications might affect the environment. Finally, the key lessons from the process will be noted. The Cremona provincial plan applies concepts of sustainability to a changing landscape.