Palermo, 319-million plan to requalify suburbs
The construction site, one could say, is already open. One of the first steps was the forum on the value of urban outskirts, which on November 13 brought together administrators, magistrates and...
The city of Palermo is investing heavily in its outlying neighborhoods, with three projects worth a total of 319 million euros. The masterplan for Borgo Nuovo is valued at 7.2 million euros, while 198 million euros will be spent on interventions along 7 kilometers of coastline at Costa Sud, and 48 million euros on a plan for San Filippo Neri, or the Zen neighborhood.
The city's mayor, Roberto Lagalla, says the goal is to create a more inclusive Palermo, with a focus on infrastructure, services, education, and social policies. The city is also working to address issues such as unemployment, with a rate of 43.7% for 15-64 year olds, and social marginalization, particularly in neighborhoods like the Zen.
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