La Piastra di Sondrio: from working-class neighborhood to community workshop
Located in the southern part of Sondrio, La Piastra is a neighborhood that was created between the late 1970s and early 1980s as an experimental residential development. Designed to integrate housing, commerce, services, and green spaces, it represented an innovative urban model for its time.
🏗️ A social and urban redevelopment project
In recent years, La Piastra has been at the center of an ambitious redevelopment project called "La Nuova Piastra: quality of life in green spaces," promoted by the Municipality of Sondrio in collaboration with the Consorzio Sol.Co. Sondrio and other local organizations. The aim is to transform the neighborhood into a more livable, safe, and participatory place through urban interventions and socio-cultural initiatives.
🌿 Green spaces and botanical paths
Among the actions taken, the creation of a Botanical Path stands out, enhancing the vegetation present in the neighborhood and providing residents and visitors with a green area equipped for relaxation and environmental education.
🎨 Art and active citizenship
The project has actively involved the residents through urban citizenship workshops, creative labs, and street art initiatives. A significant example is the redevelopment of the entrances of ALER towers, transformed into artistic spaces thanks to the collaboration between citizens and local artists.
📍 How to reach La Piastra
La Piastra is easily accessible from the center of Sondrio, both on foot and by public transport. Its strategic location makes it an ideal starting point for exploring the city and participating in the cultural activities offered.
📌 Why visit La Piastra
Visiting La Piastra means discovering a neighborhood in transformation, where urban innovation meets the active participation of citizens. It is a concrete example of how collaboration between institutions and communities can regenerate the urban and social fabric of a city.
