La forma dell’acqua. Riflessioni, studi, strategie per il Contratto di fiume del torrente Pesa

This article is the introduction to the special issue of Contesti "The shape of water. Reflections, Research and Strategies for the Pesa River Agreement", that explores the morphological dimension of watercourses as a revealing element of values, critical issues, and design opportunities. The special issue presents a reflection on River Agreements, and then a specific focus on the River Agreement of the Pesa stream, a tributary of the Arno located between the provinces of Siena and Florence. This River Agreement has been active for ten years and involves around sixty stakeholders, including the Department of Architecture (DIDA) of the University of Florence. The impetus for this special issue stems from the reflections developed within DIDA over the past two years, through research and teaching activities coordinated by the editors. Among the initiatives carried out at DIDA was the organization of the national conference "Il parco fluviale multifunzionale dei paesaggi della Pesa. Strategie di fruizione e valorizzazione" (Scandicci, 06/02/2024). The articles in this issue derive from the presentations given during the conference and represent the contributions of the various disciplines involved in the development of the Pesa River Agreement.