Il Management Plan del sito Unesco di Bologna. Sinergie a più livelli tra tutela e pianificazione urbana

The paper analyzes the recent inscription of the Porticoes of Bologna on the World Heritage List (WHL) by focusing on the Management Plan (MP) of the new site: it frames the Plan with respect to evolving management models and emphasizes its virtuous integration with the governance tools (planning and protection tools) of the city, which is already listed in the Unesco Creative Cities Network. As a matter of fact, this MP was developed in conjunction with a revision cycle of planning tools ended in July 2021 with the approval of the General Urban Plan and Building Regulations, which triggered multi-level synergies between heritage preservation and urban planning. The essay presents the case of Bologna as an in-depth analysis of a broader research the authors have dealt with the MPs of Unesco sites in the Emilia-Romagna region (Italy); methodologically, it is based on existing literature and benefits from the direct expertise of those responsible both for WHL candidacy and the updating of city planning tools.