Integrated and Sustainable Urban Regeneration Milan – Rio – REMIRIO: Urban Diagnosis based on Integrated Modification Methodology (IMM)

This article examines the application of the Integrated Modification Methodology (IMM) diagnostic procedure within an extended area of Rio de Janeiro, with a specific focus on Vila Operária Salvador de Sá. The study, part of the REMIRIO project, operates under the European Union's "Partnership for Sustainable Cities" program. Beginning with identifying the intermediate scale of the project, the diagnostic procedure evaluates IMM's Key Categories, including Porosity, Proximity, Diversity, Interface, Permeability, Accessibility, Effectiveness, and Green Continuity. This phase aims to identify the transformation catalyst by focusing on the key category where the urban system's inefficiencies that hinder proper functioning are most severe. The results, presented as graded maps and numerical metrics, are objectively assessed within the context of local systems, forming a comprehensive problem identification. Green continuity emerges as the catalyst, ultimately shaping a hierarchical action plan within the Integrated Modification Methodology. This plan tailors to urban policies and local agendas, guiding the development of a comprehensive strategic plan for the REMIRO project.