Naples is challenging youth housing insecurity with the project "Casa Giovani: La comunità del seggio: la città intorno ei giovani al centro." Thanks to funding from the Campania Region, a municipal building on Via Sedile di Porto, in the historic center, will be completely renovated to offer innovative and accessible housing.
The project aims to support those most affected by high rents by creating ten apartments for young people under 36, including couples, single-parent families, and separated or divorced individuals. The project is intended to be a catalyst for social regeneration, promoting the inclusion of young people in vulnerable situations or those just starting to become independent.
Co-living: living, sharing, growing
At the heart of the project is the co-living model, an integrated approach that goes beyond simple residential construction. The goal is to create a true community, combining private spaces with shared areas and support services. On the ground floor, the building will open up to the city with the creation of a neighborhood library, a co-working space, and a fully equipped bicycle storage and repair station.
On the sixth and seventh floors, residents will have access to a multipurpose room, a large kitchen/living area to encourage socialization, and a shared laundry room. Finally, the building's roof will feature a rooftop garden with furnished spaces and social areas, designed as a meeting place not only for residents but for the entire neighborhood.
An innovative and participatory management model
The proposal, developed by a group of young architects and engineers from the Municipality's Public Housing Planning Department, envisions a collaborative management system. To ensure the project's sustainability and the effective implementation of co-residential principles, management will be entrusted to a partnership between the Municipality, a third-sector organization, and the beneficiaries themselves. This participatory model will ensure that youth support policies are truly effective and that the community can thrive autonomously and cohesively.
Naples confirms its position as the capital of urban regeneration
With "Casa Giovani," the City of Naples has won the regional call for proposals for urban regeneration in response to the housing emergency for the second consecutive year. This success follows the funding obtained two years ago, which paved the way for the construction of a social housing project in the Poggioreale neighborhood.
These interventions confirm the administration's commitment to promoting inclusive housing policies and regenerating the urban fabric through innovative solutions that put people and the community at the center.
This is what the new building will look like:
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On the ground floor, spaces open to all: a library, a co-working area, and a bicycle station with a bicycle repair shop.
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On the upper floors, there are common areas for residents: a multipurpose room, a large kitchen with living room, and a laundry room.
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On the roof, a furnished and convivial hanging garden, available to both residents and the neighborhood.
The goal is twofold: to combat youth housing insecurity and create a new hub for social and cultural aggregation.
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The project seems interesting and helpful to young people, but more details are needed regarding how the common areas and resident participation will be managed. I hope this isn't just a temporary initiative.