Patrimonio Plástico: A Decision-Making Process for the Re-Use of an Industrial Architecture in Montevideo

Abstract

This contribution refers to a research carried out between the Departments of Architecture of the University of Naples Federico II and the University of the Republic in Montevideo. The research focuses on the theme of re-use as a practice able to trigger synergistic mechanisms between different entities and identities of the urban fabric. At the centre is Patrimonio Plástico, a decision-making process for the re-use of an industrial architecture dealing with the recycling of waste and materials, such as plastic, containers, and abandoned spaces of the city. The multidisciplinary and multiscalar decision-making process translates into actions some objectives of the Agenda 2030 SDGs at a global level and the objectives expressed by the various social groups interviewed at the local level in order to identify the preferable project proposal whose it has been assessed the economic, social and environmental sustainability.

How does the circular economy contribute to the pursuit of Agenda 2030? A systematic literature review

“…Conceptual 3 [22,30,32] Literature review 2 [17,20] Empirical 13 [15,16,18,19,21,23,24,25,26,27,28,2931] Concerning empirical research, most of studies were conducted in Italy (7), Finland (2), and England (2) (Figure 2).…”

“…Then, we extracted, summarized and analysed the results of the studies to identify the main findings and further research. The authors identify five themes describing the link between circular economy and Sustainable Development Goals (Figure 3): circular transition [24,30,25,26,31]; waste management [15,16,17,18]; circular economy' progress and challenges [20,23,28]; supply chain management [19,22]; circular food systems [21,27,32] and sustainable automotive industry [29].…”

“…The circular economy model is proposed as capable of reducing the negative impacts of urban transformations [25]. The circular economy model is proposed as a model capable of reducing the negative impacts of urban transformations [24,25].…”

“…Future studies must identify the relationship between circularity, productivity and resilience to achieve the 2030 Agenda objectives and contribute to the regeneration of the urban landscape in different contexts [26]. In general, the academic world will have to analyse environmental and social issues and, with a view to the circular transition, enhance the industrial architectures that deal with the recycling of waste and materials [24]. The study conducted by Girard and Nocca [25] highlights the need to deepen the health implications of the circular model.…”