A resilient response to the social-economic implications of coronavirus. The case of Snodi Solidali in Turin. Issue 5 (19th October 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Caruso, Nadia; Mela, Sara; Pede, Elena
• Is Part Of: Urban research & practice. Volume 13:Issue 5(2020)
• Page Start: 566
• Page End: 570
• Publication Date: 2020-10-19
• Subjects: Inequalities -- COVID-19 -- food access -- resilience; Sociology, Urban -- Periodicals; 307.7605
• DOI: 10.1080/17535069.2020.1817692
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1753-5069

Abstract

ABSTRACT: The emergency created by the COVID-19 has shattered the world, with impacts in all countries. The restrictions introduced to reduce and contain the virus' spread have changed lifestyles, illustrating the inequalities of our societies. Cities had to find rapid solutions to limit the socio-economic consequences, relying on their ability to react and adapt. This paper describes a local project that guaranteed food access to the most vulnerable population during the lockdown phase. Snodi solidali constituted a fast and responsive way for the local authority and the third sector's network to offer an immediate reaction to an urgent need.