A Story of the Narrative Features of a Liveable Town: Discovering Huddersfield Through Walking

Danilo Di Mascio

A Story of the Narrative Features of a Liveable Town: Discovering Huddersfield Through Walking

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Abstract

This paper investigates and reflects upon the narrative qualities of a series of places and buildings that it is possible to discover and experience during a walk. The aim is to identify and reflect on aspects that can enrich people’s lives.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Livable Cities
Subtitle of host publication	London: A Critique of Issues Affecting Life in Cities
Editors	Robert Lastman
Publisher	AMPS (Architecture, Media, Politics and Society)
Chapter	23
Pages	223-231
Number of pages	9
Volume	39.2
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2025
Event	Livable Cities: London - City University of London, London, United Kingdom Duration: 26 Jun 2024 → 28 Jun 2024 https://amps-research.com/conference/livable-cities-london/

Publication series

Name	AMPS Proceedings Series
Publisher	AMPS (Architecture, Media, Politics and Society)
Volume	39.2
ISSN (Electronic)	2398-9467

Conference

Conference	Livable Cities
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
City	London
Period	26/06/24 → 28/06/24
Internet address	https://amps-research.com/conference/livable-cities-london/

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
SDG 4 Quality Education
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

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Di Mascio, D. (2025). A Story of the Narrative Features of a Liveable Town: Discovering Huddersfield Through Walking. In R. Lastman (Ed.), Livable Cities: London: A Critique of Issues Affecting Life in Cities (Vol. 39.2, pp. 223-231). (AMPS Proceedings Series; Vol. 39.2). AMPS (Architecture, Media, Politics and Society). https://huddersfield.box.com/s/lt7rfvqggotiv6rbivntyjwg326pcpty

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Di Mascio, D 2025, A Story of the Narrative Features of a Liveable Town: Discovering Huddersfield Through Walking. in R Lastman (ed.), Livable Cities: London: A Critique of Issues Affecting Life in Cities. vol. 39.2, AMPS Proceedings Series, vol. 39.2, AMPS (Architecture, Media, Politics and Society), pp. 223-231, Livable Cities, London, United Kingdom, 26/06/24. <https://huddersfield.box.com/s/lt7rfvqggotiv6rbivntyjwg326pcpty>

A Story of the Narrative Features of a Liveable Town: Discovering Huddersfield Through Walking. / Di Mascio, Danilo.
Livable Cities: London: A Critique of Issues Affecting Life in Cities. ed. / Robert Lastman. Vol. 39.2 AMPS (Architecture, Media, Politics and Society), 2025. p. 223-231 (AMPS Proceedings Series; Vol. 39.2).

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