Using evaluation tools in urban regeneration processes

A large number of cities are plagued by problems of urban decay that affect their livability and reduce their wealth. Actions of urban regeneration can contribute to solve such problems and turn cities more attractive for living, qualifying activities, tourism, and investments. However, the processes of urban regeneration are highly complex: they impact at the same time on territory, community, and environment; they imply the establishment of public-private partnerships and of inclusive governance structures; they provide for the delegation of powers to entities autonomous, durable and hopefully disengaged from the political context. This study, starting from the study of phases of urban regeneration processes, focuses on models and evaluation tools that can contribute to troubleshoot the decision-making clues within the various phases and sub-phases of the regeneration process, supporting its entire decision-making process.