# Urban development and infrastructure in Chieti > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/urban-development-and-infrastructure-in-chieti > Updated: 2026-08-13T11:26:24.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. The municipality of Chieti is managing several urban development and infrastructure projects. The administration is moving forward with a revised plan for the Palazzo d’Achille, the historic town hall damaged in the 2009 earthquake. Following technical reviews that identified seismic risks in previous repairs, the new plan involves the demolition and reconstruction of faulty sections, with construction expected to begin in spring 2027. In the Santa Maria neighborhood, new municipal ordinances have adjusted indemnity rules for residents affected by hydrogeological instability, allowing primary residence owners to request cash compensation based on market value. Community engagement has also focused on the Brecciarola district, where residents petitioned for the restoration of the San Bartolomeo Apostolo church. Additionally, the city is negotiating with Rete Ferroviaria Italiana to secure mitigation measures regarding the Rome–Pescara railway speed-up project. Meanwhile, the ex Casone regeneration project, funded by the PNRR, has been completed to serve as a social and cultural hub. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-13: Chieti residents petition for church restoration and railway mitigation Chieti residents in Brecciarola submitted a 680-signature petition for the restoration of San Bartolomeo church and sought mitigation for railway construction impacts. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chieti-residents-petition-for-church-restoration-and-railway-mitigation ### 2026-08-04: Chieti moves ahead with Palazzo d’Achille rebuild plan and expands home indemnity in Santa Maria Chieti will approve a variant for the Palazzo d’Achille reconstruction, targeting seismic fixes and a 2027 start, while a new ordinance lets Santa Maria homeowners claim cash indemnity for hydrogeological risk. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chieti-moves-ahead-with-palazzo-dachille-rebuild-plan-and-expands-home-indemnity-in-santa-maria --- Cite as: Urban development and infrastructure in Chieti. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/urban-development-and-infrastructure-in-chieti