Biagio Rossetti (1447–1516): The Pioneer of Modern Urban Planning Biagio Rossetti stands as a monumental figure in the history of Italian Renaissance architecture and urban design, recognized primarily for his transformative role in reshaping Ferrara into one of Europe’s most innovative cities. Born around 1447 in Ferrara, Italy—the son of Andrea Rossetti, a tailor—his life was inextricably linked to the ambitious vision of Ercole I d…