# Calabrian university urban regeneration initiatives > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/calabrian-university-urban-regeneration-initiatives > Updated: 2026-10-02T14:20:04.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Universities in the Calabria region are implementing initiatives to revitalize historic city centers through academic expansion and the repurposing of local infrastructure. In Catanzaro, the Università Magna Graecia is expanding its presence in the historic district by introducing a new Master’s degree program in Primary Education Sciences. To accommodate approximately 100 students, the former Chimirri school has been converted into a residential complex providing 143 beds and study spaces. This initiative includes a dedicated shuttle service to connect university sites with city neighborhoods. In Cosenza, the San Domenico Monumental Complex has reopened following a three-year, 6 million euro renovation. The facility has been handed over to the University of Calabria to serve as a specialized hub for healthcare professions, including Nursing and Physiotherapy. This project is expected to bring roughly one thousand students into the historic district to support urban regeneration. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-02: Cosenza reopens San Domenico complex as university hub The San Domenico Monumental Complex in Cosenza has reopened as a university hub for the University of Calabria, hosting healthcare degree programs to revitalize the city's historic center. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cosenza-reopens-san-domenico-complex-as-university-hub ### 2026-09-10: Catanzaro expands university presence in historic center Università Magna Graecia is expanding into Catanzaro's historic center with a new Primary Education program and 143 student housing spots at the former Chimirri school to drive urban regeneration. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/catanzaro-expands-university-presence-in-historic-center --- Cite as: Calabrian university urban regeneration initiatives. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/calabrian-university-urban-regeneration-initiatives