In two peripheral neighbourhoods in Cosenza, young people did not have enough access to interesting activities. As a result, they often turned to petty crime and their potential was easily wasted. The Children’s Town was created to reverse this situation.

The Children’s Town is a safe place for children to play and learn. It is constructed like a real town, with a main road, a town hall, green spaces and a library. The Town offers a wide range of recreational, educational and catering facilities. It brings together the residents from the two involved city districts.

Through schools and youth groups, the children themselves are involved in designing and managing their town’s development.

The Children’s Town has improved both the social and environmental quality of the two Cosenza neighbourhoods. It has actively promoted the integration of different groups within the communities, not only the children but also parents and elderly people.

This project was financially supported by the European Commission.

Children’s Town (la Città dei Ragazzi)
Phone: +39 (0)984 813556
cittaragazzi@comune.cosenza.it

22/11/2003

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Urban Policy > Social inclusion & integration > Integration of social groups

Young people