In an Italy grappling with an outdated building stock (70% of properties were built before 1980) and rising costs linked to the climate crisis, the real estate sector is facing a profound transformation. Against this backdrop, the “Città Verde” project is emerging in the capital—an innovative residential complex located in the Cecchignola and Colle Ardeatino areas.
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The initiative, reported in the pages of the Corriere Adriatico, is led by “La Leva,” a real estate company. The complex stands out as the first in Italy to embrace the criteria of the New European Bauhaus (NEB), the European Commission’s project promoting a concept of living based on sustainability, aesthetics, and inclusivity.
As architect Alessandro Guglielmi—project manager at La Leva and founder of Città Verde—explained to the newspaper, in the neighborhood’s planning, a full 85% of the area is allocated to public infrastructure, parks, and social spaces.
From an environmental standpoint, Città Verde’s performance is of the highest standard. The complex guarantees a 30% reduction in energy consumption , with 80% of its needs met through renewable sources, thereby saving over 100,000 kg of carbon dioxide annually.
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The homes nearing completion, as noted on the project’s website, are rated energy class A3/A4, equipped with underfloor heating and fully “gas-free” systems. To ensure these standards, Città Verde is the first complex nationwide currently undergoing evaluation for the“GBC Quartieri,” an international protocol that certifies the energy and environmental sustainability not only of individual buildings but of the services throughout the entire area. Adherence to the principles of the New European Bauhaus is also reflected in a participatory and cultural approach.
The newly developed area, named “Urban District,” will host “Ali e Radici,” an intergenerational art project conceived by artist Marko Reimmortal, along a pedestrian promenade. The initiative has involved elementary schools, art high schools, and universities in the creation of works of art, including special “Instagrammable” seats made from low-carbon concrete and mosaics based on children’s drawings.
The Urban District comprises 60 apartments and approximately 4,500 square meters of space for neighborhood shops , integrated into over 20 hectares of landscaped green space. Located about 6 km from the Laurentina stop on Metro Line B, the area offers proximity to schools and sports facilities. Sales data indicate that 53% of the units were sold in just six months.
