In memoriam: Prof. Giorgio Piccinato

The editorial office of Urbani izziv was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Prof. Giorgio Piccinato.

Prof. Piccinato was a valued member of the International Editorial Board of Urbani izziv for many years. During this time, he was actively involved in the peer-review process and contributed to the promotion and development of the journal. We are grateful for his valuable contribution and dedicated service to Urbani izziv. We will also remember the warmth and collegiality he consistently showed in his interactions with the editorial office.

We would like to share with our readers a tribute to Prof. Piccinato written by Prof. Lucia Nucci and published on the AESOP website: https://aesop-planning.eu/resources/news-archive/aesop/in-memory-of-giorgio-piccinato-aesop-founding-member-and-former-president-1935-2026

The editorial office of Urbani izziv extends its deepest condolences to Prof. Piccinato’s family, friends and colleagues. His contribution to the field and to our journal will be remembered with gratitude. May he rest in peace.