Ecological Issues in Circular Cities Transformation

Environmental rebalancing interventions in urban contexts, structured with a view to both functional and structural enhancement, are a complex process that requires rethinking places, considering each constituent element as an integral part of the wider ecosystem. This ecosystemic approach necessarily involves working with a view to enhancing the environment, paying close attention to possible interference between human activity and natural aspects. Based on these premises, below are some ecological considerations that can guide the structuring of rebalancing interventions aimed at activating adaptation processes for conservation and preservation purposes. An important contribution can be made by cities' transition from a linear to a circular model. The adoption of circular practices within cities has a significant impact on ecological-environmental sustainability. National and international examples demonstrate that adopting a circular approach generates sustainable and resilient urban environments. In this way, the territory is no longer simply a "context" but becomes an "agent" that supports the triggering of urban circularity processes (Lucertini, 2021).