Porta Capuana is the eastern gate of the historical center of Naples, and gives the name to the neighbourhood that developed around it. While the economic difficulties of its inhabitants are a long-known problem, a recent rise in the multicultural background of the neighbourhood residents has changed its dynamics. Some regeneration plans have been launched by public bodies, which co-exist with a renewed vibrancy in the local activities of associations and private stakeholders.
Hidepark is a grassroots open-space community and cultural centre established on a former illegal landfill in the city of Nitra, Slovakia. It has grown into a hub for cultural, ecological, and social activities, serving as a safe and inclusive space for diverse vulnerable groups within the city.
A wasteland along the Spree river, that soon became a place of refuge for those with no place in society. Evacuated from its informal inhabitants, the area has undergone restructuring to host a complex of luxury buildings.