Maurizio Carta's book proposes ten steps to regenerate Palermo

Maurizio Carta, professor of urban planning at the University of Palermo and city councilor for urban regeneration, has published a book titled "Palermo, un'idea di cui è giunto il tempo" (Marsilio Editori, 2023, €12.50). The book outlines a ten-step strategy to rethink Palermo by leveraging collective intelligence, artificial intelligence, and the city's historical polycentrism. Carta argues for transforming abandoned buildings into hybrid spaces, reconnecting the city with the sea, and creating a "city museum" akin to those in Paris or London. He cites Walter Benjamin's concept of collective dwelling and references examples like Hangzhou's AI-driven mobility analysis. The book also highlights local initiatives such as an 18-meter mural at Sperone and Renzo Piano's public space at Zen. Carta emphasizes long-term planning that transcends political terms.