ALL’ALBA DELL’ETERNITÀ

At a time when depersonalized suburbs, uncontrolled urban sprawl, and systemic crises seem to have lost the authentic dimension of dwelling, Antoni Vives i Tomàs guides us through a passionate reflection on the future of our urban centers. Drawing from the experience of Barcelona—reimagined through the models of the smart city and sustainability—and taking inspiration from the balance between action and contemplation typical of the Benedictine rule, the volume demonstrates how the alternative to the crisis of the city is... the city itself.   Combining the digital revolution, big data, and human-scale regeneration strategies, the author outlines an ethical and political vision to restore centrality to the polis, transforming historical heritage, major thoroughfares, and shared spaces into levers of social cohesion, creativity, and collective growth.