FrancoAngeli has recently published “Food Procurement and Short Food Value Chains. An Analysis of Case Studies in Public and Private Realms”, edited by Davide Fassi from the Department of Design at Politecnico di Milano. 

This book stems from the PPP-URB project (Public and Private Procurement and Short Food Value Chains in Urban Areas), a cornerstone initiative of the Onfoods PNRR research program, dedicated to reimagining urban food systems.

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The volume highlights how the PPP-URB project, coordinated by the Department of Design, applied a systemic design approach to address the multifaceted challenges of food procurement in urban contexts. By integrating diverse disciplines and perspectives, the project delves into the role of food ecosystems within small territorial units, with particular attention to university campuses, exploring their impact on local systems and communities.

This publication is part of the Dipartimenti di Eccellenza initiative, under which the Department of Design was recognized by the Italian Ministry of University and Research (MUR) for its project Design for Systemic Change. This larger initiative seeks to tackle the complexities of ecological and digital transitions through experimental and integrated design strategies aimed at fostering circularity and sustainability.

The book serves as both a documentation and reflection on case studies, offering valuable insights for those interested in systemic approaches to food value chains, public-private collaborations, and sustainable design practices.

The volume is available for free download here: https://series.francoangeli.it/index.php/oa/catalog/book/1258