Last updated: October 2021
The project focuses on a total re-qualification of the coastal area of Ostia. The project involves the construction of new residential areas, recreational areas, a new green park and the recovery of the sand dunes (1). Regarding the implementation of the project, the project was halted as the public administration changed with new elections, in 2015 several people were arrested and are facing charges due to poor project management (5).
https://contropiano.org/news/old-altro-news/2015/07/29/roma-ancora-arresti-dal-water-front-032098
Overview
Nature-based solution
- Parks and urban forests
- Large urban parks or forests
- Blue infrastructure
- Coastlines
Key challenges
- Coastal resilience and marine protection (SDG 14)
- Coastal protection / hazard mitigation
- Regeneration, land-use and urban development
- Regulation of built environment
- Economic development and employment (SDG 8)
- Tourism support
- Real estate development
- Cultural heritage and cultural diversity
- Preservation of natural heritage
- Protection of historic and cultural landscape/infrastructure
Focus
Creation of new green areas, Ecological restoration of ecosystems, Improved governance of green or blue areas
Project objectives
- Recover the ancient maritime vocation;
- Reconstruct the living, economic and social fabric that has grown too quickly and in a discontinuous manner;
- Recover the entire Idroscalo area;
- Recover the seafront;
- Rebuild the hinterland;
- Enhance the archaeological area and the ecosystem of the dunes;
- Ensure sustainable mobility worthy of a European Capital (3).
Implementation activities
Some of the projects related to the redevelopment of the Ostia Lungomare concern the creation of the Tiber Park (as foreseen in the Basin Plan) and the re-qualification of the sand dunes (2).
Main beneficiaries
- Local government/Municipality
- Citizens or community groups
- Young people and children
Governance
Management set-up
- Government-led
Type of initiating organisation
- Local government/municipality
Participatory approaches/ community involvement
- Dissemination of information and education
- Consultation (e.g. workshop, surveys, community meetings, town halls)
Details on the roles of the organisations involved in the project
The project was fully managed by the municipality of Rome, more specifically the Municipio XIII (6).
Project implemented in response to ...
... an EU policy or strategy?
Unknown
... a national policy or strategy?
Unknown
... a local policy or strategy?
Yes
(The project is influenced by the Srenille Use Plan (Piano Uso Arenili - P.U.A.) developed by the Municipality of Rome in cooperation with nearby municipalities (7). )
Financing
Total cost
More than €4,000,000
Source(s) of funding
- Public local authority budget
- Private Foundation/Trust
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
- Green space and habitat
- Increased conversion of degraded land or soil
- Restoration of derelict areas
Economic impacts
- Unknown
Socio-cultural impacts
- Unknown
Type of reported impacts
Expected impacts, No impacts reported
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
1. Blogo (2017) Project description Available at Source link (Accessed 19-10-2020)
2 Audis (2011), Roma Capitale – Riqualificazione del Waterfront di Ostia, Available at Source link (Accessed 19-10-2020)
3. Roma's Municipality (2011), Project presentation, Available at Source link (Accessed 19-10-2020)
4. Waterfront Roma (2014), Website where citizens can express their opinions, Available at Source link (Accessed 19-10-2020)
5. Contrpiano (2015), Mafia involved in the project, Available at Source link (Accessed 19-10-2020)
6. Roma's Municipality (2011), Regulation on waterfront management, Available at Source link (Accessed 19-10-2020)
7. Roma's Municipality (no date), Shore Use Plan, Available at Source link (Accessed 19-10-2020)
2 Audis (2011), Roma Capitale – Riqualificazione del Waterfront di Ostia, Available at Source link (Accessed 19-10-2020)
3. Roma's Municipality (2011), Project presentation, Available at Source link (Accessed 19-10-2020)
4. Waterfront Roma (2014), Website where citizens can express their opinions, Available at Source link (Accessed 19-10-2020)
5. Contrpiano (2015), Mafia involved in the project, Available at Source link (Accessed 19-10-2020)
6. Roma's Municipality (2011), Regulation on waterfront management, Available at Source link (Accessed 19-10-2020)
7. Roma's Municipality (no date), Shore Use Plan, Available at Source link (Accessed 19-10-2020)
http://audis.it/dai-soci/roma-capitale-riqualificazione-del-waterfront-di-ostia/