Last updated: October 2021
The intervention concerns the regeneration of the neighbourhood Liberta, which is actually in a state of decay. The Gasometro, renamed Maria Maugeri park is one of the few green spots of the area, and the municipality decided to invest 2 million € in the regeneration process. The park was renamed after one of its promoters and advocates, Maria Maugeri passed away suddenly. The project expects the creation of a public urban park (within an area lacking of green spaces) with several activities, such as a cycling path, restaurants, playground for children, sport infrastructures. The overall plan is the result of an announcement promoted by the Council of Ministries of the Italian parliament (Ref.4.)
Overview
Nature-based solution
- Parks and urban forests
- Pocket parks/neighbourhood green spaces
- Community gardens and allotments
- Community gardens
Key challenges
- Green space, habitats and biodiversity (SDG 15)
- Green space creation and/or management
- Regeneration, land-use and urban development
- Promote natural styles of landscape design for urban development
- Social justice, cohesion and equity (SDG 10)
- Social cohesion
- Social interaction
- Health and well-being (SDG 3)
- Enabling opportunities for physical activity
- Improving mental health
- Improving physical health
- Creation of opportunities for recreation
- Cultural heritage and cultural diversity
- Protection of historic and cultural landscape/infrastructure
Focus
Creation of new green areas
Project objectives
The main goal of the project is to regenerate the green area of the park, as a way to provide a new spot for recreation activities and that can have a positive environmental and visual impact within the neighbourhood. Another goal stated is the willingness to raise the well-being and quality of life of the inhabitants of the area (Ref.2.)
Implementation activities
In order to realize the objectives of the intervention a series of squares and multi-functional parks will be created within the Liberta' neighborhood, together with the regeneration of the whole area of the park that will be provided with new plants and trees (Ref.2.)
Main beneficiaries
- Citizens or community groups
- Marginalized groups: People with functional diversities
- Food producers and cultivators (i.e. farmers, gardeners)
Governance
Management set-up
- Government-led
Type of initiating organisation
- National government
- Local government/municipality
Participatory approaches/ community involvement
- Consultation (e.g. workshop, surveys, community meetings, town halls)
Details on the roles of the organisations involved in the project
The Council of Ministries (Italian government) provided funds for projects within the Italian territory, and the municipality of Bari presented the initiative of urban regeneration which was accepted. The city of Bari is responsible for the development of the project (Ref.1.)
Project implemented in response to ...
... an EU policy or strategy?
Unknown
... a national policy or strategy?
Yes
(The intervention was implemented under the initiative of the national government, with the publication of the "Bando per la riqualificazione urbana e la sicurezza" (Announcement for urban regeneration and security). It aims at identifying cities which need urban interventions to regenerate ther image and natural spots, and providing funds for the most interesting projects (Ref.3.))
... a local policy or strategy?
Yes
(The urban regeneration process is provided by the Strategia di Sviluppo Urbano Sostenibile della Città di Bari (Strategy of sustainable urban development for Bari) which sets the guidelines for the urban-based interventions and the respective spheres of influence of the actors at local level (Ref.4.))
Financing
Total cost
€2,000,000 - €4,000,000
Source(s) of funding
- Public national budget
- Private Foundation/Trust
- Other
Type of funding
- Earmarked public budget
- Direct funding (grants, subsidies, or self-financed projects by private entities)
Non-financial contribution
Unknown
Impacts and Monitoring
Environmental impacts
- Environmental quality
- Improved air quality
- Green space and habitat
- Increased green space area
- Reduced biodiversity loss
Economic impacts
- Unknown
Socio-cultural impacts
- Social justice and cohesion
- Improved liveability
- Improved access to urban green space
- Increased visibility and opportunity for marginalised groups or indigenous peoples
- Health and wellbeing
- Improved physical health
- Improved mental health
- Gain in activities for recreation and exercise
Type of reported impacts
Expected impacts
Presence of formal monitoring system
Unknown
Presence of indicators used in reporting
No evidence in public records
Presence of monitoring/ evaluation reports
No evidence in public records
Availability of a web-based monitoring tool
No evidence in public records
References
Ref.1. Bari Today (2017), „Periferie da riqualificare, 100 milioni per la Città metropolitana: a Bari fondi per il parco dell'ex Gasometro“, Available at Source link 17-6-2020)
Ref.2. Dell’Edera, S.,(2016), “Dal parco dell’ex Gasometro al nuovo verde al San Paolo: 15 milioni per le Source link Borderline24, Available at Source link 17-6-2020)
Ref.3. Bari Today (2016). „Riqualificazione quartieri, il Comune punta su Libertà e San Paolo: "Progetti per 15 milioni" Available at Source link 17-6-2020)
Ref.4. Comune di Bari (2016) Strategia di Sviluppo Urbano Sostenibile della Città di Bari. Pon Metro. Bari: pp. 1-48, Available at Source link
(Accessed 17-6-2020)
Ref. 5. E-Borghi (2017), Old Bari, the ancient heart of the Apulian capital, Available at Source link, (Accessed 6-7-2020)
Ref.6. BariViva (2018), Parco dell ex’Gasometro, uno dei sogni di Maria Maugeri presto realta, Available at Source link (Accessed 6-7-2020)
Ref.2. Dell’Edera, S.,(2016), “Dal parco dell’ex Gasometro al nuovo verde al San Paolo: 15 milioni per le Source link Borderline24, Available at Source link 17-6-2020)
Ref.3. Bari Today (2016). „Riqualificazione quartieri, il Comune punta su Libertà e San Paolo: "Progetti per 15 milioni" Available at Source link 17-6-2020)
Ref.4. Comune di Bari (2016) Strategia di Sviluppo Urbano Sostenibile della Città di Bari. Pon Metro. Bari: pp. 1-48, Available at Source link
(Accessed 17-6-2020)
Ref. 5. E-Borghi (2017), Old Bari, the ancient heart of the Apulian capital, Available at Source link, (Accessed 6-7-2020)
Ref.6. BariViva (2018), Parco dell ex’Gasometro, uno dei sogni di Maria Maugeri presto realta, Available at Source link (Accessed 6-7-2020)