Milano per Hoepli, pronto un crowfunding per riaprire la storica libreria
Una cordata civica presenta un’offerta: 4,5 milioni il capitale minimo stimato per partire
Milano is rallying to reopen the historic library Hoepli, which closed its doors in May. A crowdfunding campaign is underway, with an offer already submitted. The liquidator, Laura Limido, is expected to decide on two different business plans: either restoring the popular independent bookshop with shared ownership or selling the brand and employees to a chain.
There are no deadlines, but decisions are expected to be swift. The campaign aims to attract both local and big investors, with a minimum capitalization target of 4.5 million euros to reconstruct and launch the library, which could reach breakeven in two years. Notable contributors include Centofiori, an advocate for independent bookstores, and Monica Colombera, an attorney supporting the movement.
The goal is to make the library a cultural hub and community gathering place, similar to successful examples like Waterstones Piccadilly in London or La Central in Barcelona. The project has garnered interest from Palazzo Marino and is seen as a potential solution to a long-standing issue. The library is just one branch of the company, which also includes the school sector.
Hoepli's school sector was already sold to Mondadori, the current holder of the Hoepli 1870 brand, and the library's relocation includes the brand's transfer.
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