Mauro Baioni has a degree in urban planning (Pianificazione territoriale e urbanistica) at the IUAV – Faculty of planning of Venice and PhD in Urban policies, at the University of Roma Tre. From 2013 to 2015, staff member of the councillor of urban regeneration of Roma Capitale. Consultant and member of city planning offices in small towns in Italy. Planner of regional and urban development plans. Partner of Edoardo Salzano in Eddyburg, one of the most well-known Italian websites concerning urban planning, society and political issues. Since 2005, director of the Summer school of Eddyburg. Editor and author of books and essays in urban planning.