Note: this is an English translation of the original Italian case study that was first submitted by Maria Martinez on 01/19/2012, and which can be found at http://participedia.net/cases/progetto-ex-mercato-ortofrutticolo-bologna-italy
Problems and Purpose
The area of the old Farmer’s Market extends for more than 30 hectares to the north of the historical city of Bologna, and was abandoned after its activities moved to the Food Center.