Castello Alto Project

Date Shared:

Friday, October 18, 2019 - 10:06

Countries and areas:

Italy

2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels:

Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities

GCM Thematic Cluster Areas:

Objective 16: Empower migrants and societies to realize full inclusion and social cohesion

Objective 17: Eliminate all forms of discrimination and promote evidence-based public discourse to shape perceptions of migration

Objective 18: Invest in skills development and facilitate mutual recognition of skills, qualifications and competences

Contributors:

Mayors, Local and Regional Governments

Chairmanship:

Ecuador 2019

Geographical Relevance:

Subnational

Tags:

Diversity, Inclusiveness and Social Cohesion, Cities and Municipalities

Summary:

In Castelfiorentino (Italy) under the Castello Alto Project, local residents and civic organizations participate in the reception of new arrivals, which has led to improved social cohesion in the multicultural neighbourhood around the old city centre. Activities include sporting and art activities, a cross-cultural study space, a recreational meeting place, neighbourhood dinners, and the creation of a neighbourhood committee.

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GFMD Source:

GFMD 2019 - Background Paper RT 3.1 "Supporting Arrival Cities through Policy Coherence and Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships"