Naples unveils new Urban Plan: urban and social regeneration at the core

Naples unveils the new Urban Plan

Urban and social regeneration are the cornerstones of the new municipal Urban Plan presented by the city. The plan aims to rehabilitate degraded areas, enhance historic assets and improve residents' quality of life through integrated projects on public space, mobility and services.

The strategy goes beyond building works: it includes measures to boost citizen participation, address social decline and promote more inclusive housing models.

• Public space and green areas: renovation of squares, parks and pedestrian routes to improve accessibility and environmental quality.
• Social housing: targeted interventions to increase affordable housing supply and retrofit existing buildings with energy-efficiency standards.
• Sustainable mobility: expansion of cycling lanes, improvements to public transport and solutions to reduce car traffic.
• Heritage enhancement: restoration and cultural reuse projects for historic buildings and areas.
• Participation and governance: public consultation tools to involve local communities and stakeholders in planning decisions.

Planned actions include identifying priority areas for pilot projects, intervention plans for peripheral neighborhoods and partnerships leveraging regional and national funds to support investments. According to the Municipality, the approach seeks to balance heritage protection, environmental sustainability and social inclusion, with timelines and priorities to be detailed during upcoming participatory phases.