Sayegh A., Andreani S., (edited by), “Food and the City – a case study on Bergamo food system”, published by: Harvard University Graduate School of Design, 2016, 978-1-36-781718-0
Design by: Stefano Andreani Photo by: Luca Casonato
“Food is a multifaceted topic. It involves cultures, places, atmospheres and traditions, and is embedded in many aspects of people’s lives. […] The journey of food products from farms to tables is what we usually refer to as ‘food system.’ […] This book, part of a collaboration between REAL – Harvard University – and the University of Bergamo, looks at the local food system as a way to understand the complexity of the city, highlighting problems and issues as well as unveiling hidden qualities. The traditional dish of casoncelli is used as a case study in Bergamo and as a research strategy to: a. question the concept of ‘local food’, b. investigate the relationship between food and cultural identity, c. discover the role of food in shaping the built environment, d. study the implications of the food supply chain at economic, social, and urban levels. The ultimate objective of this work is to highlight the role of local food in articulating qualities, narratives, and experiences in the City of Bergamo and in its territory. This research also helps better understand the relationship between food, spaces, and people in Bergamo for meaningful design interventions.”
