Il ruolo dell’amministrazione locale nella rigenerazione dei centri storici: il caso di Gardone Val Trompia (Brescia)

The municipality of Gardone Val Trompia (Province of Brescia) has always played an important role in the area of Brescia. Economic stability, which it has enjoyed for decades, has been put in crisis by progressive changes in the local economy's driving sectors. The latter have left their mark, not only on the productive settlements but also on the other vulnerable parts of the settlement system. Since the 1990s, the oldest building fabric has been in the process of abandonment that continues to this day. This process has led to a progressive impoverishment of the social and economic system, accompanied by the effects of neglect of manufactured buildings. After some unsuccessful attempts by the municipal administration to urge people to live in the historical centre, the University of Brescia has been consulted to seek a contribution to reverse the direction. In the essay, we intend to refer to the path taken and the strategies implemented.