The district as a heritage asset to be explored. Pathways to discovery and appropriation in bicocca

Abstract

This paper describes a series of projects conducted in the Bicocca district, the location of Milano-Bicocca university, with a view to disseminating and promoting the neighbourhood’s heritage. The starting point of this programme was an exhibition on the work of Vittorio Gregotti, entitled “Gregotti e Associati 1953_2017”, which was held in Milan at the PAC- Pavillion of Contemporary Art (a contemporary art museum) from December 2017 to February 2018: the exhibition inspired reflection on the Bicocca neighborhood, which in turn informed the design of new participatory initiatives with a digital component.