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Trapani: from the Renewal of the Waterfront to the Regeneration of the City

2013

The waterfrornt pf the city of Trapani interlaces a close relationship with the historical centre: with a width of the 921.000 mq, the harbour is in direct contact with the ancient city This closeness makes the waterfront particulary appealing due to the archicterual features of the city, Likewise, the sea remains visible and accessible from several urban areas. The waterfront is characterised by important portal infrastructures, favourable climate conditions and windiness, and a mutual seacity crsstalk. For these reason, in 2005 Trapani was proposed as hosting city for the international sailing event Louis Vuitton Act 8 & 9 of the America's Cup. The decisivie factor that led to this ch…