README file
Data Set Title: ROCK. Co-design workshops and self-built transformation of public space in Bologna with students and professionals. Urban regeneration of Piazza Rossini. Le Cinque Piazze experience 
Data Set Authors: Andrea Boeri (University of Bologna – Dep. of Architecture), https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1390-2030; Antonio Esposito (University of Bologna – Dep. of Architecture), https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1168-6314; Valentina Gianfrate (University of Bologna – Dep. of Architecture), https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1529-8041; Giovanni Ginocchini (Fondazione Innovazione Urbana); Raffaella Gueze (Comune di Bologna); Giovanni Leoni (University of Bologna – Dep. of Architecture), https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5724-6410; Danila Longo (University of Bologna – Dep. of Architecture), https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7516-7556; Gino Malacarne (University of Bologna – Dep. of Architecture); Valentina Orioli (University of Bologna – Dep. of Architecture); Ivano Ruscelli (Fondazione Rusconi); Annalisa Trentin (University of Bologna – Dep. of Architecture), https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5728-0558; Amir Djalali (Xi’an Jiaotong – Liverpool University), https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9494-5384; Serena Orlandi (University of Bologna - Dep. of Architecture), https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0868-3080; Martina Massari (University of Bologna - Dep. of Architecture).
Data Set Contributors: Francesco Gulinello (University of Bologna - Dep. of Architecture); Davide Giaffreda (University of Bologna - Dep. of Architecture); Mauro Bigi (Fondazione Innovazione Urbana); Roberto Bonaiuti (Fondazione Rusconi); Giusi Castaldo (Viabizzuno); Simone Gheduzzi (Fondazione Rusconi); Riccardo Mercuri (Centro Antartide); Chiara Mariotti (Università Politecnica delle Marche); Lara Monacelli (Viabizzuno), Giacopo Coppe (ViaBizzuno), Paolo Robazza (University of Strathclyde); Rossella Roversi (University of Bologna – Dep. of Architecture), https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6192-3437; Giacomo Pizzardi (Fondazione Rusconi); Chiara Sponza (Fondazione Innovazione Urbana); Giulia Turci (Comune di Bologna); Elena Vai (University of Bologna – Dep. of Architecture), https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5953-3256; Ilaria Capra (University of Bologna – Dep. of Architecture); Fabiano Colautti (University of Bologna – Dep. of Architecture); Federico Lorenzi (University of Bologna – Dep. of Architecture); Mattia Mariani (University of Bologna – Dep. of Architecture); Enrico Morri (University of Bologna – Dep. of Architecture); Angela C. Palazzo (University of Bologna – Dep. of Architecture); Alice Riga (University of Bologna – Dep. of Architecture); Roberto Salvato (University of Bologna – Dep. of Architecture); Chiara Muscio (University of Bologna – Dep. of Architecture); Margherita Ascari (University of Bologna – Dep. of Architecture); Francesca Donati (University of Bologna – Dep. of Architecture); Giulia Liotta (University of Bologna – Dep. of Architecture); Maria G. Montesano (University of Bologna – Dep. of Architecture); Valeria Prisco (University of Bologna – Dep. of Architecture); Massimo Weigert (University of Bologna – Dep. of Architecture); Mario Mirabile (Foundation for Urban Innovation); Li Cao (University of Bologna – Dep. of Architecture); Pierangelo Chiatante (University of Bologna – Dep. of Architecture); Mario di Giorgio (University of Bologna – Dep. of Architecture); Gian M. Galli (University of Bologna – Dep. of Architecture); Beatrice Mazzotti (University of Bologna – Dep. of Architecture); Rossella Monopoli (University of Bologna – Dep. of Architecture); Camilla Pomarici (University of Bologna – Dep. of Architecture); Flavia Russo (University of Bologna – Dep. of Architecture).
Data Set Contact Person: Danila Longo (University of Bologna – Dep. of Architecture), https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7516-7556, danila.longo@unibo.it.
Data Set License: this data set is distributed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/. 
Publication Year: 2021
Project Info: ROCK (Regeneration and Optimization of Creative and Knowledge cities), funded by European Union, Horizon 2020 Programme, Grant Agreement num. 730280 (https://www.rockproject.eu/).  
Data set Contents
The data set consists of a compressed folder, named ROCK_WP2_T2-4_Co-design_CinquePiazze_202102_v1.zip, containing the co-construction workshop materials:
•	Folder 01_ROCK_WP2_T2-4_CinquePiazze_presentation containing 3 files in .pdf format
1_5piazze_short-abstract.pdf
2_5piazze_brief-overview-workshop-objectives-structure.pdf
3_5piazze_pictures-maps-instructions.pdf
•	Folder 02_ROCK_WP2_T2-4_CinquePiazze_studentsprojects containing 1 file in .pdf format
4_5piazze_results.pdf

•	1 README file saved in .rtf format
ROCK_WP2_T2-4_Co-design_CinquePiazze_README.rtf
Data set Documentation
Abstract
The dataset contains the presentation and preparatory materials presented within the co-design workshop and self-built transformation of public space “Le Cinque Piazze. Un workshop per prendersi cura della zona U” held in March 2019 in Bologna, and the project of urban regeneration of Piazza Rossini, co-developed by students and professionals during the Self-construction workshop workshop "Le Cinque Piazze" held in September 2019.
The data represent the design proposals for temporary urban transformations, developed during the workshop Le Cinque Piazze, by the students of the Architecture and Advanced Design students of the University of Bologna. The 24 students involved worked together with the University of Bologna – Architecture Department researchers, the Municipality of Bologna staff, Foundation for Urban Innovation and Fondazione Rusconi staff.
Data can be used by both university researchers (as methodology to be replicated in similar workshops) or by city staff to take inspiration for projects to be realized in similar parts of the city.
Content of the files 
•	folder 01_ROCK_WP2_T2-4_CinquePiazze_presentation contains the presentation and preparatory materials given to students for the development of the project:
o	“1_5piazze_short-abstract.pdf” contains a short abstract of the workshop.
o	“2_5piazze_brief-overview-workshop-objectives-structure.pdf” contains the materials for developing the project. In particular, it gives an overview of the workshop objectives, the project needs and goals; it analyses the area within its criticalities and potentialities and, finally, it gives the organization structure of the workshop. 
o	“3_5piazze_pictures-maps-instructions.pdf” contains pictures and maps of the area as well as more detailed instruction for students on how to proceed with the project ideation.
•	file “4_5piazze_results.pdf” (included in folder 02_ROCK_WP2_T2-4_CinquePiazze_studentsprojects) contains the project developed with students and professionals during the workshop. 

Notes 
The workshop “Le cinque piazze. Un workshop per prendersi cura della zona U” was hold in Bologna in March 22-24 and 29-31, 2019.
Methodologies 
Le Cinque Piazze, is an event dedicated to the care of public space, urban regeneration, the enhancement of cultural heritage and its accessibility, was conducted in the University Area in Bologna. The five squares involved are found along via Zamboni: Piazza di Porta Ravegnana, Piazza Rossini, the Terrace of the Municipal Theater in Piazza Verdi, Piazza Scaravilli and Piazza Puntoni. At the end of March 2019, a workshop was organized to co-design and experiment possible ways to take care of the U-area through its five squares, developing its potential, imagining different and unconventional uses, according to an approach that is attentive to environmental sustainability and involving students, citizens, artists was discussed. As part of the workshop, coordinated by the Department of Architecture, Fondazione Innovazione Urbana and Fondazione Rusconi, with the participation of Viabizzuno, the participants have worked on the design of an installation to change the view of the University Area and experiment with the possibility of new uses of its places. During Le Cinque Piazze event in September 2019 the project’s idea developed in the previous co-design workshop was self-constructed in about three days of work by the involved students: the greening installation was itself conceived as a performative event, actively demonstrating the re-appropriation of space and its possible and unconventional use. In synergy with the Bologna Design Week 2019 which took place on the same days and with the Researchers' Night on September 27, the 5 squares hosted installations, workshops, laboratories, artistic events and much more, free and open to all. 

1. Co-design workshop "Le 5 Piazze" part 1 (22, 23, 24 March 2019): in this first part we bring to provision of students for the study of two transversal themes of the H2020 ROCK project – rediscovery of U-zone “hidden treasures” and accessibility - with the aim of developing ideas, suggestions and design proposals for the squares system of the university area. The students, led by tutors, worked into three groups, corresponding to the project layers: 1. design of technological systems and self-construction processes; 2. the project of the square system (lighting, set-up, greenery); 3. the project of communication and activities (visibility of heritage and engagement processes). At the end of this first session, the results were returned in a plenary presentation.

2. Co-design workshop "Le 5 Piazze" part 2 (29, 30, 31 March 2019): in this second part we bring to provision of students for the design of the 5 squares (Porta Ravegnana, Rossini, Terrace of Municipal Theater, Scaravilli, Puntoni) conceived as integrated system. The students, led by tutors, worked into five groups - one for each square - with the aim of tracing the identity of each public space as part of a more complex apparatus, using the three intervention layers focused in the previous phase. The intent was the definition of an architectural, self-construction, communication and promotion project to "take care" of the 5 squares, and in general of the university area, by the entire citizenship. At the end the results were returned in a public plenary presentation.

3. Self-construction workshop "Le Cinque Piazze" (23, 24, 25 September 2019): in this third part we bring to provision of students for the self-construction of a vegetable meadow in rolls, covering part of the parking area of Piazza Scaravilli - outcome of the project carried out during the co-design workshop. The project aimed both to experiment new uses in public spaces in the heart of the university area and to offer the opportunity to rediscover and appreciate the view and the details of the architectural treasures overlooking the square. 

4. "Le Cinque Piazze" event (25 – 29 September 2019): during the days of the “Bologna Design Week” (22 - 29 September 2019) and the Researchers' Night (27 September 2019), visitors had the opportunity to sit, gather and freely stop on the green carpet. Several activities - such as concerts, lectures and workshops - were organized on the meadow during the experimentation days, while other initiatives were born in a spontaneous way. In response to the positive feedback obtained from citizenship and from the sharing of project aims and outcomes, the Municipality of Bologna started a transition path that will transform definitively the square into pedestrian.