The basic point was about fostering an awareness about issues regarding respectful and active mobility and space for the people in our city, which is still, as many Italians city still under the strong dominion of car-culture. This involved first of all a change in our “frame of mind” which is a long way to become real. Basic idea is that an ecological transition has no sense without a step back to recognize the limits that need to be applied to our current lifestyle to make it able to cope with the urgent needs of climate change and unsustainable cities due to pollution and car congestion. Reclaiming space to people was another relevant topic for the whole project. Consider personal responsibility involved in the shift towards a more sustainable way of life; support citizens in considering the potentiality of cycling and active mobility as crucial steps in this direction; promote bike culture and active mobility among daily activities for private and commercial use.
The project was based upon: the currently unsustainable conditions of congestion, pollution and livability of our cities; the growing request from people for more human-friendly urban spaces; light transportation, active mobility and bike culture as key factors for a shift towards a sustainable urban life, contrasting climate changes and an ecological transition. We had an idea abut this project listening to the growing requests from people of all age in our town for a respectful mobility who would take into consideration the needs of people before the flowing of motor vehicles. a cry for help that also meant to find a way to learn from example of virtous cities cities across Europe and implement them in our place. we applied to this project considering it a functional platform were to exploit our basic topics. also in the consideration of its appeal to young generations.