Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Rome's Corviale suburb regenerated for climate resilience
In Rome, a big project is making a old and neglected area called Corviale better.
The project is using money from the European Union to help the 4,500 people who live there.
The goal is to make the area cooler in the summer and give people nice places to hang out.
They are planting lots of trees, fixing up buildings to use less energy, and creating parks and theaters.
Some people are excited about the changes, while others are worried it might not last.
The project is almost done, and everyone hopes it will make life better for the people living in Corviale.
A €58 million EU-funded project is regenerating the Corviale suburb in Rome to combat climate change and improve social inclusion.
The project includes refurbishing public spaces, planting 9,500 trees, and renovating buildings for better energy efficiency.
The local library has been turned into a 'bioclimatic shelter' that is 10°C cooler inside than outside.
Residents have mixed feelings about the project, with some excited for the improvements and others skeptical about its long-term success.
The project is part of Italy's €195 billion post-pandemic recovery plan and is mostly completed by the June 30 deadline.
- Who
- Residents of Corviale, Rome, and city officials
- What
- A climate-focused regeneration project in the Corviale suburb
- When
- Project completion by June 30, with some facilities finishing by August
- Where
- Corviale, a suburb of Rome, Italy
- Why
- To combat climate change and improve social inclusion in a neglected area
- Location
- Corviale, Rome
- Investment
- €58 million
- Residents
- 4,500
- Trees Planted
- 9,500
- Temperature Reduction
- 10°C cooler indoors
- Funding Source
- European Union
- Project Completion Deadline
- June 30
- Total EU Recovery Package
- €195 billion