Animals and Cities: exploring the impact of human-animal interaction to enhance the quality of life of citizens.

• Granai, Giulia ^[1] ; Borrelli, Carmen ^[1] ; Mariti, Chiara ^[1] ; Di Iacovo, Francesco ^[1]
  1. [1] University of Pisa

     University of Pisa

     Pisa, Italia

     
• Localización: Cuadernos de Vivienda y Urbanismo, ISSN-e 2145-0226, ISSN 2027-2103, Nº. 18, 2025 (Ejemplar dedicado a: Edición especial proyecto IN-HABIT)
• Idioma: inglés
• DOI: 10.11144/Javeriana.cvu18.sihw
• Títulos paralelos:
  • Animais e cidades: explorando o impacto da interação entre humanos e animais para melhorar a qualidade de vida dos cidadãos
  • Animales y ciudades: explorando el impacto de la interacción entre humanos y animales para mejorar la calidad de vida de los ciudadanos
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• Resumen
  • español

    La integración de los animales en la planificación urbana representa una nueva frontera para promover la salud y el bienestar inclusivos en las ciudades. A partir de las actividades de investigación del proyecto europeo IN-HABIT en Lucca, este estudio explora el impacto potencial de los animales (salvajes, productores de alimentos y de compañía) como soluciones basadas en la naturaleza animal (A-NBS) para mejorar la calidad de vida urbana. A través de un enfoque participativo, el proyecto tiene como objetivo crear una Política Urbana Integrada entre Humanos y Animales (IHAUP), destacando cómo los animales pueden representar un recurso útil para mejorar el bienestar de los habitantes urbanos y contribuir a ciudades más regenerativas e inclusivas. Los hallazgos muestran que las A-NBS pueden mejorar diversas dimensiones urbanas, incluidos los espacios verdes, las interacciones sociales, las actividades físicas y la inclusión, ofreciendo nuevas oportunidades para la planificación urbana. El caso de Lucca subraya la importancia de un cambio de paradigma que reconozca a los animales como recursos activos en la regeneración urbana, allanando el camino para un modelo replicable en otras ciudades.

  • English

    The integration of animals in urban planning represents a new frontier for promoting inclusive health and well-being in cities. Drawing from the research activities of the European IN-HABIT project in Lucca, this study explores the potential impact of animals – wild, food-producing, and companion – as Animal-Nature Based Solutions (A-NBS) to improve urban quality of life. Through a participatory approach, the project aims to create an Integrated Human-Animal Urban Policy (IHAUP), highlighting how animals can represent a useful resource to improve the well-being of urban inhabitants and contribute to more regenerative and inclusive cities. The findings show that A-NBS can enhance various urban dimensions, including green spaces, social interactions, physical activities, and inclusiveness, offering new opportunities for urban planning. The case of Lucca underscores the importance of a paradigm shift that recognizes animals as active resources in urban regeneration, paving the way for a replicable model in other cities.

  • português

    A integração dos animais no planejamento urbano representa uma nova fronteira para a promoção da saúde e do bem-estar inclusivos nas cidades. Com base nas atividades de pesquisa do projeto europeu IN-HABIT em Lucca, este estudo explora o impacto potencial dos animais —selvagens, produtores de alimentos e de companhia—como soluções baseadas na natureza animal (A-NBS) para melhorar a qualidade de vida urbana. Por meio de uma abordagem participativa, o projeto tem como objetivo criar uma Política Urbana Humana-Animal Integrada (IHAUP), destacando como os animais podem representar um recurso útil para melhorar o bem-estar dos habitantes urbanos e contribuir para cidades mais regenerativas e inclusivas. Os resultados mostram que os A-NBS podem melhorar várias dimensões urbanas, incluindo espaços verdes, interações sociais, atividades físicas e inclusão, oferecendo novas oportunidades para o planejamento urbano. O caso de Lucca ressalta a importância de uma mudança de paradigma que reconheça os animais como recursos ativos na regeneração urbana, abrindo caminho para um modelo replicável em outras cidades.

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