The opportunities for cities within the new European Urban Initiative (EUI) program and the experiences of ToNite for Turin and Capacityes for Bergamo are the focus of the workshop organized by ANCI and ToNite, which will be held on November 22nd from 12.30 to 14.00 at the Fiera of Bergamo (Sala Adda), in the context […]
A urban, multifunctional and identity sign to be installed along the Dora river: the public procurement launched by the Municipality of Turin is open
The Dora river identifies the neighborhoods overlooking its banks. The urban context is residential and commercial and the presence of a cycle path accompanies the river sides in all its length, representing an pathway to move, walk and spend sparetime. At present, on the river banks and along the cycle-pedestrian paths there are elements of […]
Inauguration of the new urban space in Viale Ottavio Mario Mai: 6th October, from 5.30 pm
The first urban space regenerated by the ToNite project is now opening to citizens: Viale Ottavio Mario Mai has a brand new urban guise. Located in a strategic position, Viale Mai runs along the Luigi Einaudi University Campus, connecting it to the Edisu university residence, and links the pedestrian and cycle path F. Mellano crossing […]
ToNite Journal 2: preparing to fly – Tonite project in 2021
2021 was a passing year. Some delays due to covid-19 hampers 2021 from being the crucial year of the success or unsuccess of the project. However important progress has been carried out in the design of the conceptual data model and in the selection of the small-scale project that will revitalise the area along the […]
Turin takes part to the World Urban Forum in Katowice, promoting the ToNite experience on night-time policies
A comparison between European cities about strategies, policies and initiatives implemented to improve urban security in public spaces through integrated approaches – and not only from a security point of view. Starting from this concept, ToNite and Anci organized an event within the World Urban Forum in Katowice, Poland, that took part on 29th June, […]
“Safer cities for all, with all”: ANCI presents the ToNite approach at the World Urban Forum 11 in Katowice
From 26th to 30th June 2022, the UN-HABITAT together with the Polish Ministry of Funds and Regional Policy and the City of Katowice organise the 11th edition of the World Urban Forum (WUF) in Katowice, Poland, under the theme “Transforming our Cities for a Better Urban Future”.
Within the WUF11 and in the framework of the “Voices from Cities” program, ANCI will host an international workshop entitled “Safer cities for all, with all. How European initiatives and projects are fostering innovative participatory schemes for security of public spaces” to present the experience carried out by ToNite and other European projects and initiatives on security in public spaces. The event will take place on Wednesday, 29th June, from 14:30 to 16:00, in room B.
ToNite local projects are now in full swing: new services and initiatives along the Dora River
The 19 projects selected and co-financed through the local call launched by ToNite are transforming the quality of life of neighbourhoods along the Dora River. These projects deal with active citizenship actions, social and cultural animation initiatives and the activation of new services in the area, addressed to inhabitants, visitors and fragile people. Sport is […]
The urban intervention in Viale Ottavio Mai
Among its innovative actions, the ToNite project foresees two important urban interventions, aimed at fostering the requalification in Aurora and Vanchiglia neighbourhoods. The first renewing project will take place in a pedestrian street called Viale Ottavio Mai, alongside the University Campus. On this topic, UIA expert Valeria Ferraris interviewed Valter Cavallaro and Samantha Ghirotto, architects […]
Turin selects 19 projects under the ToNite Call for creating new services for a safer night along the Dora river
“The future of urban regeneration passes through the active participation of the people who live in the neighbourhoods concerned by innovative actions making public spaces and structures better during the day and the night.” Within the ToNite project, local community is being engaged in the future transformations of its neighbourhood: citizens, associations and local organisations […]
Tonite Journal 1: the first year of the project
A year has already passed by and many activities have been completed within the ToNite project, started in September 2019. UIA expert Valeria Ferraris reported on the progresses made by ToNite in its first project’s year (sept 2019 – Dec 2020). Click on the image below to read the report.
The first of a thousand nights, ToNite’s launch event
ToNite, a project of social inclusion with the goal of improving the common perception of safety during late hours near the area of river Dora, has officially started with an event dedicated to the nightlife.The event held at the Holden School of Turin on February 14th 2020 had as its central theme the concept of […]
Engagement and empowerment of territorial actors and local communities
THE QUESTIONNAIRE Amongst the main actions of the project there is the engagement and empowerment of territorial actors and local communities. In the last few months project partner SocialFare has carried out two activities of participation and brainstorming by stakeholders and residents. In order to discover the hidden qualities of the areas near the Dora […]
