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The paper discusses the importance of considering local identities for a successful retrofitting of neighbourhoods. We define the concept of the spatial identity in a relation to the framework of a neighbourhood and its characteristics through the metrics, used for evaluating performance or level of quality. Databased systems to support decision-making process in urban planning and gradual retrofitting are essential for achieving resilient cities or to successfully following the existent local identity as a quality. In the paper, we outline the on-going research that seeks for a reliable metrics to assess the characteristics of urban environments in terms of its efficiency and performance, as well as in terms of its spatial authenticity and celebrated identity on the level of neighbourhoods. Specifically, the research develops the evaluation model for Slovenian neighbourhood, based on the modular system of indicators and to it connected methodology for the interpretation of resulting values. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article is about a model proposed by OBR Fondimpresa Lombardia for the evaluation of concerted training plan. Usually, in Italy the term "evaluation" is perceived as a negative word which reminds critics and judgment. In this investigation job, which is characterized by a participated and shared process, the meaning of evaluation gains a completely opposite sense: it is meant as a "giving value", as a way to bring into light the different aspects that build the Fondimpresa system, aiming to scout and to create some possible improvement spaces. The article is divided into six sections. First paragraph is about the beginning and the characteristics of inter-professional funds which support life long learning. Second paragraph describes the action plan followed by the promotion and evaluation team (the so-called professionals) of Obr Fondimpresa Lombardia. In the third paragraph shall be disclosed the specifics of the evaluation of the concerted training. In the fourth and fifth paragraph are presented, respectively, the path to building the model for assessing Fondimpresa in Lombardy and the results so far emerged. The last paragraph outline the future prospects of intervention, from a critical analysis of the path taken so far. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]