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European Week of Regions and Cities

luigi ACQUAVIVA

  • Project Manager, Association of Cities and Regions for sustainable Resource management
  • Project Manager and Representative of the 2 Italian Municipalities participating int eh ENTRACK LIFE Project. COMUNE DI PIANO DI SORRENTO – Italian Pilot Case Piano di Sorrento, set in the Metropolitan City of Naples, combines natural beauty with potential for sustainable development. Constrained by its geography, the town faces challenges like limited space for expansion, congestion, and environmental vulnerabilities, including risks from heavy rain and rising sea levels. Despite these obstacles, Piano di Sorrento’s strategic location offers unique opportunities for innovation in renewable energy and eco-friendly business ventures. Addressing infrastructure and energy distribution issues is crucial for enhancing quality of life and ensuring sustainability. Leveraging its position, Piano di Sorrento is poised to transform challenges into drivers of sustainable growth, promoting resilience and economic vitality in the face of environmental challenges. This approach highlights the town’s commitment to becoming a model of sustainable coastal living. COMUNE DI VICO EQUENSE – Italian Pilot Case Vico Equense, nestled between mountains and sea within the Metropolitan City of Naples, presents a blend of natural beauty and untapped potential for sustainable growth. This coastal town, despite its infrastructural and spatial challenges, is positioned for innovative development, particularly in renewable energy and eco-friendly business ventures. Efforts to improve infrastructure and address environmental resilience are key priorities, aiming to enhance the quality of life and safeguard against climate change impacts. Vico Equense’s partnership with the Entrack project underscores a commitment to leveraging its unique location for sustainable development. The collaboration aims to transform challenges into opportunities, fostering a future where Vico Equense thrives as a model of sustainability and economic vitality. Through strategic initiatives, the town is poised to capitalize on its potential, paving the way for a prosperous and resilient future.