# Rome municipal development initiatives > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/rome-municipal-development-initiatives > Updated: 2026-08-03T16:24:17.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. In early August 2026, Rome’s city council approved a series of measures aimed at expanding and protecting public spaces and infrastructure. The IX Municipio passed a unanimous resolution to safeguard the Tor di Valle river bend of the Tiber, converting the former hippodrome site into a green corridor with cycling‑pedestrian routes, outdoor sports facilities and sustainable transport links. Later the same day, the council created a new special company, Roma Sport, to manage municipal sports venues, lower user fees and redirect revenues to poorer districts. In a separate budget amendment, €6.8 million of Ministry of the Environment funds were secured to reopen the Genzano‑Lago provincial road, stabilising the hillside and restoring traffic after a landslide. Together, these actions illustrate a broader municipal push to enhance recreation, environmental stewardship and infrastructure safety, while sparking debate over public spending and bureaucratic expansion. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-03: Rome approves Roma Sport agency and 6.8 million road reopening fund Rome’s council approved the Roma Sport agency to run city sports venues amid Lega criticism, and allocated €6.8 million to reopen the Genzano‑Lago road, improving safety and traffic in the Castelli Romani area. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rome-approves-roma-sport-agency-and-68-million-road-reopening-fund ### 2026-08-03: Rome's Tor di Valle Riverbank Set for Nature, Sport and Public Use Rome’s IX Municipio approved a resolution to protect Tor di Valle’s riverbank, creating public green space, sport facilities and sustainable access. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romes-tor-di-valle-riverbank-set-for-nature-sport-and-public-use --- Cite as: Rome municipal development initiatives. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/rome-municipal-development-initiatives