Fratelli d'Italia proposes ‘Affittami Novara’ to tackle vacant shops

The Fratelli d'Italia party in Novara has introduced a new proposal titled ‘Affittami Novara’ to address the issue of vacant commercial spaces. Developed through community outreach and neighborhood meetings, the initiative aims to revitalize local commerce and neighborhoods.

The proposal suggests a tripartite agreement involving the municipality, property owners, and new entrepreneurs. Under this framework, property owners would temporarily reduce rent, while the municipality could provide support to help new businesses launch in unused locations. The specific criteria, amounts, and implementation methods are still being defined.

Daniele Andretta, the local coordinator, presented the idea as a contribution to the upcoming 2027 administrative elections. He noted that the party intends to build upon the existing work of Mayor Alessandro Canelli’s administration, such as urban commerce districts and tax incentives, while adding new focus areas including security, maintenance, and services.