Valeria Scavone

Valeria Scavone is an Associate Professor at the University of Palermo, Department of Architecture, specializing in urban planning and rural landscape regeneration. She teaches courses such as Urban Planning Laboratory, Urban Metabolism and Resilience, and Smart Mobility for Sustainable Cities. Her research spans sustainable tourism, ecological urbanism, and the socio-environmental challenges of Sicilian territories.

• Research Interests: Urban planning, rural landscape regeneration, sustainable tourism, ecological resilience, soil consumption, and mobility studies.
• Publications: Over 20 articles (2004–2025) focusing on Sicilian urban-rural dynamics, cultural-environmental sustainability, abandoned spaces, and climate-responsive planning.
• Collaborations: Works on regional projects like the Trapani Cultural Tourism Masterplan and PUMS/PEBA mobility strategies for historic centers.

She is available for office hours in Palermo and Agrigento, with contact via email valeria.scavone@unipa.it.