2024 RSA Annual Conference Technical Tour 1: The Industrial District of Prato
11 June 2024 to 11 June 2024
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The tourwill provide some
illustrations and discussion on the
industrial district of Prato, its evolution, and the role of PIN. PIN is an innovative hub in Prato that connects Research and
innovative business services, Higher education and vocational training as well
as a University. More on PIN can be found at www.pin.unifi.it/en.After visiting the industrial district, we will
walk to the historic center of the city of Prato and explore sights of the old
industrial heritage and recent urban regeneration. More details on Prato can be
found at www.cittadiprato.it/en. We will travel to Prato by railway and costs are
around €6 for a return ticket. Participants will need to purchase the ticket.
Recommended reading in preparation for
the tour: Bellandi, M. & Storai, D. (2022). Structural change and agency
in territorial development: the case of mature industrial districts,
Regional Studies,
https://doi.org/10.1080/00343404.2022.2107190
No hotels have been associated with this event.
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