Sustainable districts in Freiburg im Breisgau

The essay illustrates the case of the German city of Freiburg im Breisgau that has been engaged for years in a land-management process aimed at soil protection through the regeneration of urban spaces. In particular, the essay presents some findings of a more extensive study on the Freiburg model and focuses on the urban regeneration of two areas, Rieselfeld and Vauban, by highlighting the planning approaches and the role played by the residents from the very beginning of the regeneration process.