Enzo Falco
Biographic Data
| ID | 6278397 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Enzo Falco |
| GIVEN NAMES | Enzo |
| FAMILY NAME | Falco |
| SIGNATURE | FALCO E |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Trento |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-7892-2369 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 13 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 22 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 13 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2011 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Are spatial plans transformative for biodiversity and ecosystem services? Insights from seven European countries
This study explores how spatial plans hold transformative potential for biodiversity and ecosystem services (ES) valorisation. It develops a conceptual framework that unpacks transformative change for biodiversity-inclusive spatial planning, analysing plans' components—visions, strategies, information baseline, actions, instruments and regulations—through four analytical elements: governance, mitigation hierarchy, spatial planning provision of se…
A multi-level participatory approach for integrating biodiversity and ecosystem services in urban planning practice
Integrating biodiversity into urban areas is a growing policy priority, as EU strategies call for restoring nature and greening cities. There is still limited empirical evidence on how collaborative processes can effectively reshape governance and planning to this end. We present a collaborative planning process co-developed with the Comune di Trento to enhance biodiversity along the Fersina River. Through participatory workshops and co-design pr…
Transaction costs of implementing the transfer of development rights program in Milan
Transfer of development rights (TDR) programs have been used in Italy over the last two decades for various purposes, e.g. to avoid expropriation. While previous research shows that implementing TDR programs at a regional level creates considerable transaction costs, there is no study concerning the costs generated by employing these programs at a city level. This paper addresses this gap through an analysis of the city of Milan’s TDR program. Re…
Integrating ecosystem services in transfer of development rights
In recent years, transfer of development rights (TDR) programs have become widespread as a mechanism for implementing urban transformations and achieving planning goals. As market-based instruments, they facilitate land acquisition whilst avoiding compulsory purchases and minimizing public spending. By promoting urban transformation, TDR programs affect the provision of ecosystem services (ES) delivered by green and permeable areas. ES are essent…
The Covid-19 Crisis and the Case for Online GeoParticipation in Spatial Planning
This Special Issue, titled “GIS for Spatial/Political Participation in the Decision-Making Processes of Local Administrations”, in the ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information is aimed at analysing state-of-the-art geoparticipatory tools for citizen participation in community decision-making processes, and suggesting the effective implementation of the geoparticipatory tools available for local administrations [...]
Conditions for networked co-production through digital participatory platforms in urban planning
Contemporary urban development is increasingly characterized by collaboration and co-production between ‘experts’ and the ‘public’ in urban planning processes. Recently, local planning actors have adopted digital participatory platforms (DPPs) which are specifically built for networked engagement and collaboration purposes. However, the knowledge on embedding DPPs in wider planning dialogues is still limited and scattered. The aim of this paper i…
Between Consultation and Collaboration
Web-based participatory mapping technologies are being increasingly harnessed by local governments to crowdsource local knowledge and engage the public in urban planning policies as a means of increasing the transparency and legitimacy of planning processes and decisions. We refer to these technologies as “geoparticipation”. Current innovations are outpacing research into the use of geoparticipation in participatory planning practices. To address…
Web-based participatory mapping in informal settlements
Smart governance in the context of smart cities
This literature review has focused on smart governance as an emerging domain of study that attracts significant scientific and policy attention. More specifically, this paper aims to provide more insight in the definitions of and relationships between smart governance and concepts such as smart and electronic government, in the context of smart cities. The literature review shows that smart government can be considered as a basis for developing s…
The transfer of development rights in the midst of the economic crisis
Smart City L’Aquila
Ever since the earthquake of April 6, 2009 hit the city of L'Aquila, Italy, the city has been facing major challenges in terms of social, physical, and economic reconstruction. The system of public urban mobility, the bus network, is no exception with its old bus fleet, non-user-friendly information, and poor scheduling. This paper argues that the public transportation system of L'Aquila could be improved towards smart mobility models without lar…
Protection of coastal areas in Italy
Italian coastal areas have been subject to strong anthropogenic pressure and urbanization processes over the past 60 years. Urbanization of the protected 300-m strip from shoreline has reached levels of over fifty per cent in some parts of the country. This article, by building on previous quantitative analyses and by providing some more quantitative data on the urbanization processes of coastal land at the provincial level, seeks to understand w…
Equalization and Compensation in Italy
Recent developments in Italian planning practice have brought about major innovations within the planning system. One of these major innovations concerns new development rights granting practices that are used by local planning authorities to secure community facilities and services, capture some betterment value and avoid using procedures of compulsory acquisition. Over time the use of these tools has increased consistently, varying between regi…
Protection of coastal areas in Italy
Italian coastal areas have been subject to strong anthropogenic pressure and urbanization processes over the past 60 years. Urbanization of the protected 300-m strip from shoreline has reached levels of over fifty per cent in some parts of the country. This article, by building on previous quantitative analyses and by providing some more quantitative data on the urbanization processes of coastal land at the provincial level, seeks to understand w…
The transfer of development rights in the midst of the economic crisis
Web-based participatory mapping in informal settlements
Equalization and Compensation in Italy
Recent developments in Italian planning practice have brought about major innovations within the planning system. One of these major innovations concerns new development rights granting practices that are used by local planning authorities to secure community facilities and services, capture some betterment value and avoid using procedures of compulsory acquisition. Over time the use of these tools has increased consistently, varying between regi…
Smart City L’Aquila
Ever since the earthquake of April 6, 2009 hit the city of L'Aquila, Italy, the city has been facing major challenges in terms of social, physical, and economic reconstruction. The system of public urban mobility, the bus network, is no exception with its old bus fleet, non-user-friendly information, and poor scheduling. This paper argues that the public transportation system of L'Aquila could be improved towards smart mobility models without lar…
Protection of coastal areas in Italy
Italian coastal areas have been subject to strong anthropogenic pressure and urbanization processes over the past 60 years. Urbanization of the protected 300-m strip from shoreline has reached levels of over fifty per cent in some parts of the country. This article, by building on previous quantitative analyses and by providing some more quantitative data on the urbanization processes of coastal land at the provincial level, seeks to understand w…
Smart governance in the context of smart cities
This literature review has focused on smart governance as an emerging domain of study that attracts significant scientific and policy attention. More specifically, this paper aims to provide more insight in the definitions of and relationships between smart governance and concepts such as smart and electronic government, in the context of smart cities. The literature review shows that smart government can be considered as a basis for developing s…
The transfer of development rights in the midst of the economic crisis
Web-based participatory mapping in informal settlements
Between Consultation and Collaboration
Web-based participatory mapping technologies are being increasingly harnessed by local governments to crowdsource local knowledge and engage the public in urban planning policies as a means of increasing the transparency and legitimacy of planning processes and decisions. We refer to these technologies as “geoparticipation”. Current innovations are outpacing research into the use of geoparticipation in participatory planning practices. To address…
The Covid-19 Crisis and the Case for Online GeoParticipation in Spatial Planning
This Special Issue, titled “GIS for Spatial/Political Participation in the Decision-Making Processes of Local Administrations”, in the ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information is aimed at analysing state-of-the-art geoparticipatory tools for citizen participation in community decision-making processes, and suggesting the effective implementation of the geoparticipatory tools available for local administrations [...]
Conditions for networked co-production through digital participatory platforms in urban planning
Contemporary urban development is increasingly characterized by collaboration and co-production between ‘experts’ and the ‘public’ in urban planning processes. Recently, local planning actors have adopted digital participatory platforms (DPPs) which are specifically built for networked engagement and collaboration purposes. However, the knowledge on embedding DPPs in wider planning dialogues is still limited and scattered. The aim of this paper i…
Integrating ecosystem services in transfer of development rights
In recent years, transfer of development rights (TDR) programs have become widespread as a mechanism for implementing urban transformations and achieving planning goals. As market-based instruments, they facilitate land acquisition whilst avoiding compulsory purchases and minimizing public spending. By promoting urban transformation, TDR programs affect the provision of ecosystem services (ES) delivered by green and permeable areas. ES are essent…
Transaction costs of implementing the transfer of development rights program in Milan
Transfer of development rights (TDR) programs have been used in Italy over the last two decades for various purposes, e.g. to avoid expropriation. While previous research shows that implementing TDR programs at a regional level creates considerable transaction costs, there is no study concerning the costs generated by employing these programs at a city level. This paper addresses this gap through an analysis of the city of Milan’s TDR program. Re…
Are spatial plans transformative for biodiversity and ecosystem services? Insights from seven European countries
This study explores how spatial plans hold transformative potential for biodiversity and ecosystem services (ES) valorisation. It develops a conceptual framework that unpacks transformative change for biodiversity-inclusive spatial planning, analysing plans' components—visions, strategies, information baseline, actions, instruments and regulations—through four analytical elements: governance, mitigation hierarchy, spatial planning provision of se…
A multi-level participatory approach for integrating biodiversity and ecosystem services in urban planning practice
Integrating biodiversity into urban areas is a growing policy priority, as EU strategies call for restoring nature and greening cities. There is still limited empirical evidence on how collaborative processes can effectively reshape governance and planning to this end. We present a collaborative planning process co-developed with the Comune di Trento to enhance biodiversity along the Fersina River. Through participatory workshops and co-design pr…
Business (8 works) · Computer Science (8 works) · Geography (8 works) · Political science (8 works) · Engineering (6 works) · Land Use and Ecosystem Services (6 works) · Urban planning (6 works) · Urban Planning and Valuation (6 works) · Environmental planning (5 works) · Citizen journalism (4 works)