Naples: commercial district from Piazza Garibaldi to the Duomo – Environment & Territory
Confcommercio idea, 500 companies, supported by the Municipality and the Region
(ANSA) – NAPLES, 07 JUN – Confesercenti Naples launches the Commercial District project for the activities of the areas of Piazza Garibaldi, Corso Garibaldi, Piazza Mercato, Piazza del Carmine, Corso Umberto I and Via Duomo. The constitution is expected by the summer, in agreement with the Municipality of Naples and the Campania Region: the latter has approved the allocation of 5 million euros to be spent by 2022 for all the districts that are born commercial.
Confesercenti expects to involve around 500 companies for the development of the idea of a commercial district in the summer. The municipality of Naples will support the commercial district by contributing to the safety and urban decor of the area. “Piazza Garibaldi welcomes 50 million people a year, 20 million of whom are tourists – says the president of Confesercenti Napoli, Vincenzo Schiavo – it is the gateway to Naples and must be safe and welcoming. A synergy between public and private is necessary for The redevelopment of this area is a must: there are places like Piazza Mercato and Piazza Garibaldi that have been left behind by the institutions and, consequently, by the companies, and instead we need enlightened entrepreneurs who believe in this idea of relaunch.
With the support of the institutions, of course, because urban decor and are essential elements to attract investments in this area. We envision this district becoming a well-rounded hub for welcoming tourists, generating employment and providing opportunities for residents. The Municipality must also do its part: the parking issue must be resolved and the construction sites closed as soon as possible. And we at Confesercenti ask the Municipality for tax relief for those who invest in this area. What has recently happened in other complicated neighborhoods, such as Quartieri Spagnoli and Sanità, must also happen very soon for this historic area of Naples “.
The councilor for tourism and production activities of the municipality of Naples, Teresa Armato, agrees: “Piazza Mercato – he says – must go back to being what it has historically been: a commercial reference for all Neapolitans. At the same time, there is a need for a tourist relaunch by enhancing every attraction present on the territory. and private. We are available to listen and therefore everyone “. Antonio Marchiello, councilor for the budget of the Campania Region, has no doubts: “If the merchants – merchants explain, the improvement is put online. You earn and create jobs. We must succeed together, if this will be the first commercial district I I will be particularly happy because this area is the heart of Naples. The districts that will be born first will have awards. There are 5 million allocated and to be spent by 2022. It is a new culture and a new way of doing business: on the Net “. (HANDLE).
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