SHAPING RURAL FUTURES

Join us on the next episode of ON CITIES, as we delve into the work of Liminal, a non-profit research and design group dedicated to revitalizing Italy’s rural towns. We will explore how Liminal leverages the rich cultural and historical heritage of these towns, turning them into hubs of research and innovation. Discover how their multi-disciplinary approach, encompassing urban planning, architecture, economics, urban law and development is searching for cohesive and sustainable solutions to the most pressing challenges facing Italy’s rural areas, including depopulation, disinvestment and infrastructural decay. Tune in Friday, May 31 at 11:00 AM EST, 8:00 AM PST on the Voice America Variety Channel to hear their inspiring story and ideas for a vibrant and resilient future for the Italian countryside; and connect to all previous episodes on your favorite podcast platform. https://www.voiceamerica.com/show/4119/on-cities.

Ginevra D'Agostino is the president of Liminal, an organization she founded which supports young change makers shaping the future of rural Italy. She is also a principal of Alliata /Alcega, an architecture practice based in Rome. Ginevra holds a Master in Architecture from MIT, and received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Architecture from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Ginevra has taught at MIT and regularly advises thesis projects at its Departments of Architecture and Urban Studies and Planning. She is a vocal advocate for Liminal's mission to regenerate rural territories suffering from abandonment and depopulation, recently delivering lectures at the University of Ferrara, Domus Academy, ASSIF, INCUNA and Italia Nostra.