States of co-existence and border projects in port cities

Genoa and Rotterdam compared

Journal article (2019)

Authors

B. Moretti Polytechnic School of Genoa
S. Komossa Public Building and Housing Design
N. Marzot Public Building and Housing Design
Carmela Andriani Polytechnic School of Genoa
Research Group
Public Building and Housing Design
Urban regeneration Ports Docks & harbours Town & city planning
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Published Date

2019

Language

English

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Public Building and Housing Design

Abstract

In port cities there is a tendency to dislocate production activities in favour of logistic-productive dynamics. In addition, the transition from an industrial area model to a ‘logistics hinterland’ formula shifts attention to a territorial scale, focusing on spaces at the border between the port and city areas. Today, port–city borders are commonly perceived as barriers but they could be dynamic development thresholds. Existing port cities exhibit different states of coexistence at their port–city borders: sometimes they are forced situations originating from poor management, but they can also provide opportunities for mutual interaction and synergy. This paper compares port–city borders in Genoa and Rotterdam using interviews, relevant literature and mapping. Conclusions are drawn concerning the possibilities and potential for future port–city borders.