Collaboration with TONITE project

In the development of the work in our network we had the opportunity to share experiences with other interesting projects dedicated to the theme of safety in the urban space of our cities. One of the projects we found very interesting was TONITE, with which we have established partnership meetings.

This project aims to develop multidisciplinary solutions to manage public spaces and improve residents perception of safety during evening and the night. The work is being carried out over a period of three years in northern italy, in the city of Turin, focusing on the areas surrounding the river Dora.

The work had a strong involvement of the local community, residents and stakeholders. Through an inclusive approach, social innovation and urban regeneration techniques to promote urban safety, especially during the night time, when the feeling of insecurity increases.

In order to achieve its objectives, the project will involve 4 main activities:

• Conduct ethnographic and social surveys in targeted neighborhoods,
• Develop an improved and integrated technology infrastructure,
• Co-design with communities opportunities for urban regeneration,
• Monitor and assess the impact of such solutions throughout the duration of the project.

The project develop research, analysis, participatory activities and co-design actions with the aim of defining interventions in public spaces in a collaborative way. ToNite offer technical and financial support to activate new services and in the course of the activities the City of Turin has chosen 19 project ideas among more than 80 received by NGOs and organizations willing to test innovative measures to generate a positive social impact.

The selected proposals range from the recovery and reuse of abandoned structures and public spaces, such as schoolyards and unused buildings, to the functional redevelopment and re-appropriation of some public spaces just limitedly valued or frequented by the residents. Other proposal approved are about the activation of cultural, socio-educational, or social-health facilities. A common feature is the active involvement of residents who live or are planning to settle in the area.

Partnership

Led by the Municipality of Turin (COTO), the project gathers apart from Efus, the Torino Wireless Foundation (TOWL), Engineering (ENG), Experientia Limited Company (EXP), SocialFare (SOFA), Espereal Technologies (ESP) and the National Association of Italian Municipalities (ANCI)

"The night can be a testbed for solutions to some of the main challenges of our local community, such as fostering urban security, reviving the sense of place and community spirit, offering new services to different categories of residents. Thanks to To-Nite, Turin can be an open laboratory for developing solutions to be replicated at European and global level." Chiara Appendino, Mayor of Turin

Project co-financed by Urban Innovative Actions, an initiative of the European Union promoting innovative projects in the field of sustainable urban development. The project is 80% financed by the Urban Innovative Actions of the European Commission’s DG Regio and by the City of Torino (IT).

Factsheets:

Ethnographic and social research on local perception of urban security at night-time
Engagement and empowerment of local community and stakeholders
Data-driven multidisciplinary approach to urban challenges

links:
https://tonite.eu/
https://efus.eu/tonite-en/