NEWS - FLORENCE
We love Florence!
A recent poll reveals that eight out of 10 residents in Florence are 'happy' with the city and wouldn't change anything about it, and if they had to move house, they would look for a property in Campo Bisenzio or in the historic centre. Moreover, residents feel that what's needed in Florence are more homes, an improved public transport system and more green areas; conversely, those polled said there was no need for additional commercial buildings or industrial areas.
The data comes following a telephone survey that was recently carried out by the city of Florence. Last June, some 1,200 residents were questioned on how they would like to see Florence in the future. The results will be used by local politicians as they prepare the city's new urban planning project.
The vast majority of residents said they were satisfied with the living standard in Florence because of the city's many cultural offerings (80.8 percent) and beauty of the landscape (73.1 percent). Other data showed that 44 percent of residents regularly frequent the city's green areas and parks. What is needed to improve living standards in the city were cited as being: additional services to the elderly and youth; more cultural initiatives and events; more public gardens and parks; improved schools and health care.
The survey is part of a new initiative launched by Palazzo Vecchio to boost participatory politics in the city, in view of the the revisited urban planning project, currently being mulled over by the local administration. On July 8, city officials consulted with some 150 citizens from the city's five districts on urban issues and on the 'changing city.' Updates will be posted online at www.apriamolacitta.it.
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