# Urban regeneration and economic initiatives in Veneto > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/urban-regeneration-and-economic-initiatives-in-veneto > Updated: 2026-09-24T16:52:40.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 2. Regional and municipal authorities in the Veneto area are implementing various urban regeneration and economic recovery initiatives. In the San Pietro in Gu commercial district, the Veneto Region has allocated over 162,000 euros to support eight local businesses through the 2021-2027 FESR regional program. This funding targets commercial development, district promotion, and technical consultancy. Additionally, the Municipality of Pederobba has launched a call for projects offering non-repayable grants to cover 50% of expenses for small and medium enterprises involved in commerce, catering, and services. In Vicenza, the municipal government has approved more than 1.66 million euros for maintenance and energy efficiency projects. This investment aims to recover 22 unused public residential housing units for families in need as part of the city’s ‘Piano Casa’, which seeks to reduce unused municipal property to 17 percent by 2027. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-24: Agrigento commits to 100% renewable energy transition by 2045 Agrigento has joined the international 100x100 Campaign, committing to a 100% renewable energy transition by 2045 through a new partnership with Blue Planet Alliance and Greening the Islands Foundation. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vicenza-approves-166-million-euros-for-public-housing-recovery ### 2026-09-14: Veneto Region funds commercial district regeneration and economic recovery The Veneto Region is funding urban regeneration and economic recovery in commercial districts, including a 162,000 euro grant for San Pietro in Gu and new support opportunities for SMEs in Pederobba. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/veneto-region-funds-commercial-district-regeneration-and-economic-recovery --- Cite as: Urban regeneration and economic initiatives in Veneto. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/urban-regeneration-and-economic-initiatives-in-veneto