Equalization and soil saving policies.

As part of a study on the equalization policies that the Italian government has implemented in urban planning and, in particular, on the inequalities that urban equalization can create, We wanted to dedicate some critical reflection to one of the central themes that underlies the major premise of the policies equalization: that of saving the soil, that is to say the strategies that can be implemented in order to limit the consumption of soil in the Mediterranean area, to the point of eliminating it. The theme of soil conservation acquires an exponential relevance, if one only thinks of the very definition of "land consumption" and the well-known very negative consequences that derive from this phenomenon to the entire planet, up to the point of questioning survival itself of the human race on it, as soon as we turn our gaze to future generations, in the perspective of investigations and surveys that offer certainties on the consumption of soil to say the least alarming. We tried in writing to offer a contribution that can be useful to the political and strategic choices on the subject of soil saving, making considerations on some key points of these strategies and dedicating some reflection to some of the multitude of opposing interests involved in the saving soil and the possible strategies that allow to pursue in the most effective way, respecting and satisfying the needs of those who "populate" the soil, the primary objective of pursuing and guaranteeing soil conservation and the consequent preservation and preservation of all the vital functions that, thanks to the organoleptic and not only properties of the earth, it offers to our planet. This proposes the study, analyzing the function of urban equalization that responds to a principle that tends to produce on the one hand a sort of "distributive justice" towards the owners of soils called to urban uses, on the other, the formation of a heritage public of areas at the service of the community, without additional costs. In the paper that we deposit, we offer insights on these government policies and strategies, aimed at promoting a fair and functional policy to achieve zero consumption of land. But wanting to show you something different from what you will read, even in the framework of the inequalities of urban equalization, we will illustrate a recent concrete case of using equalizing policies for the enhancement of the territory in urban areas, the safeguarding of public parks and the guarantee of services to citizens, in response to their needs, gathered through forums and institutional platforms to collect the voice of citizenship. Wishing therefore to use an example of virtuous management of the territorial management and redevelopment strategies - this time dealing with urban and peri-urban areas - let me briefly well on the strategy adopted by the Municipality of Bisceglie (province of BAT, Puglia), which has published a few days ago a public notice to collect the expressions of interest for joining the "Urban redevelopment program for sustainable-rent housing" (PRUacs along the railway). The Municipality has decided to redevelop an area of the territory, adjacent to the railway, through the stipulation of innovative partnerships. The project is directed on the one hand to satisfy housing needs (construction of sustainable housing) and social recreation (construction of a recreational park), intercepted by the community of citizens that the Municipality manages, on the other, through the use of equalization formulas and the instrument of the partnership for innovation (governed by the code of public contracts, legislative decree 50/2016), as well as to improve, modernize and improve the efficiency of the infrastructures necessary for the provision of services to the community, obtaining the further result to increase the heritage of the Municipality. It should also be noted that, for the Municipality, it is a Project at no cost, since it is financed by regional funds, obtained for having won the selection for their assignment, following the stipulation of a program agreement. An example of the administration's prompt response to the emergence of specific needs on the part of citizens, using appropriate strategies, built step by step by capable and competent administrators. But also an example that shows the inequalities of equalization, very unbalanced in terms of interests, environmental sustainability and, above all, protection of the territory, towards urban areas.