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Reggio Emilia urban planning: precedents for saving Ospizio forest
In Reggio Emilia, discussions regarding the preservation of the Ospizio urban forest have resurfaced, with local councilors from Coalizione Civica citing the Parco del Quinzio as a successful precedent. In 2021, citizen mobilization and political support led the municipality to acquire the 10,000-square-meter via Piaggia area from EdilGrisendi, converting it into public parkland by compensating the owner with building rights in other urbanized areas.
The history of the Ospizio area involves long-standing urban planning challenges. A 2006 public initiative originally proposed a massive residential development featuring four 11-story towers, offices, and shops. However, the project was halted by the construction industry crisis. In 2014, Crea srl sold the area and its building rights to Conad Centro Nord.
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Coalizione Civica · Conad Centro Nord · Crea srl · EdilGrisendi · Reggio Emilia
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The original 2006 urban plan for the Ospizio area was modified due to environmental concerns.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] In 2021, the via Piaggia area was slated for residential construction. www.reggioreport.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The 2006 Ospizio residential project, which included four 11-story towers, was abandoned due to the construction crisis.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Quinzio Park case serves as a precedent for saving the Ospizio urban forest. www.reggioreport.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Conad Centro Nord acquired the Ospizio area and its building rights in 2014.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Citizen mobilization led the municipality to acquire the via Piaggia area for public use. www.reggioreport.it