Naples, the redevelopment of the Centro Direzionale begins: first approval for €1,3 million.

The major redevelopment plan for Naples' Centro Direzionale (Business Center) is officially taking shape. The City Council, acting on a proposal from Mayor Gaetano Manfredi and Deputy Mayor for Urban Planning Laura Lieto, has approved the technical Planning Guidelines. This document marks the launch of a comprehensive revitalization strategy for one of the city's most strategic, yet most problematic, areas.

The first concrete step involves the upgrade of the lift systems, costing €310 million, entirely financed through loans from the European Investment Bank. This project is considered a priority because it aims to restore the efficiency and safety of the vertical connections between the complex's various levels, which are currently often perceived as impractical and, in some cases, in a state of obvious disrepair.

But the project doesn't stop there. The approved document outlines a much broader program, estimated at approximately €80 million, aimed at redesigning the Centro Direzionale, transforming it into a true urban hub, more attractive, livable, and sustainable. The goal is to overcome its image as an isolated neighborhood, frequented almost exclusively during office hours, and fully integrate it into the fabric of the city.

The plan calls for a thorough overhaul of existing structures, starting with the lifts and shelters, along with a major redevelopment of roads and parking lots. Great attention will also be paid to greenery and water management, with interventions designed to increase nearby green spaces and improve the environmental sustainability of the entire area. Work will also be done on paving and street furniture, as well as the creation of new pedestrian access points and the enhancement of security systems, including controlled access points and cameras.

The administration's vision is clear: reduce energy consumption, promote pedestrian and bicycle mobility, and better connect the Centro Direzionale with the rest of the city, including through integration with the new Line 1 metro station. This transformation aims to radically change the perception of the area, transforming it from a mere office district to a vibrant, accessible, and safe urban space.

"With this measure, we are launching a profound and necessary transformation of one of our city's key hubs. The Centro Direzionale must no longer be perceived as an island detached from the urban context, but as a vibrant, safe, and accessible neighborhood," commented Deputy Mayor Laura Lieto, emphasizing the strategic importance of the project.