"Bio-Medical Campus of Rome: Because Who Doesn’t Want a Giant Park in the Middle of the City?"
Ah, Rome, the Eternal City, where the ancient meets the modern, and the traffic is, well, eternal. But amidst the chaos, there’s a beacon of hope, a project that’s got everyone talking – the Bio-Medical Campus of Rome. And we’re not just talking about the obligatory "it’s-a-beautiful-day-in-Rome" kind of chatter. No, no. This is serious business.
Imagine a massive university park, spanning 65,000 square meters, smack in the middle of the city. Sounds like a lovely idea, doesn’t it? I mean, who wouldn’t want to stroll through a lush green oasis while dodging Vespa-riding locals? It’s like a scene straight out of a romantic comedy, minus the obligatory meet-cute.
But, in all seriousness, the Bio-Medical Campus of Rome is a pretty big deal. It’s part of the "Social Green Masterplan," which aims to create a "park city" that combines nature, architecture, and innovation. Think of it as a modern-day Garden of Eden, minus the whole "original sin" thing.
One Health, One Love (of Parks)
The project’s centered around the concept of "One Health," which basically means that human health is closely linked to animal and environmental health. Ah, yes, because we all knew that our constant selfies with cute animals were actually good for our well-being.
In all seriousness, though, the One Health approach is a game-changer. It’s all about creating a holistic ecosystem where people, animals, and the environment coexist in harmony. And what better way to do that than with a massive park?
A City Within a City
The Bio-Medical Campus is designed to be a self-sustaining community, complete with green spaces, residential areas, and innovative facilities. It’s like a city within a city, minus the inevitable corruption and bureaucratic red tape (or so we hope).
The campus will feature cutting-edge research facilities, educational spaces, and healthcare services, all while promoting social and environmental sustainability. It’s like a Utopian dream come true, minus the obligatory dystopian twist.
Rome’s Got a New Heart
According to Domenico Mastrolitto, General Manager of Campus Bio-Medico SpA, the project is all about creating a "regeneration program that goes beyond the physical dimension." It’s about promoting social, economic, and environmental development for the benefit of the community. Ah, yes, because what Rome really needed was another heart, and this time, it’s a green one.
The Politicians Weigh In
Maurizio Veloccia, Councilor for Urban Planning of Rome Capital, had this to say: "The idea of an integrated university campus, where human health is closely linked to that of animals and the environment, is at the heart of the approach ‘one health’." Ah, yes, because nothing says "integrated" like a bunch of politicians trying to integrate themselves into a press conference.
Titti Di Salvo, President of the Municipality of Rome IX, chimed in, saying, "Municipalities don’t have many powers, but they have a great power which is to create alliances and networks." Ah, yes, because what Rome really needed was more bureaucracy and backroom deals.
The Verdict
All joking aside, the Bio-Medical Campus of Rome is a genuinely exciting project that could potentially revolutionize the way we think about urban planning and sustainability. And who knows, maybe one day we’ll all be strolling through that 65,000-square-meter park, enjoying the sunshine and the scenery, and completely forgetting about the eternal traffic jams. A guy can dream, right?
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The Bio-Medical Campus of Rome’s development project, presented on April 24th, continues to engage with the Trigoria community, promoting a harmonious relationship between science and society through the “One Health” principle. As part of the “Social Green Masterplan,” this initiative aims to revitalize the Trigoria area, addressing the growing demand for training and assistance services while fostering a sense of community and scientific progress.
The presentation of the development plan at the Senior Center of the Rome IX Municipality offered citizens an immersive experience, allowing them to explore the project’s details through an interactive exhibition. This event, organized by the Urban Planning Department of Rome Capital in collaboration with the Municipality of Rome IX, marks a significant milestone in the participatory process of the “Masterplan One Health.”
Interactive and Comparative Experience
Conceived as an interactive exhibition itinerary, the event employed territorial animation methods to engage Trigoria’s citizens and present the “Masterplan One Health,” highlighting its benefits for the local community. Thematic corners were designed to delve into the history of the Bio-Medical Campus and the territory, the guiding principles of the project, green areas, accessibility, and the role of the landscape, providing a detailed illustration of the Masterplan’s contents. Information panels, renderings, infographics, and images allowed visitors to explore the different phases of the plan, while the presence of Bio-Medico Campus designers and Roma Capitale representatives facilitated a direct dialogue, ensuring an informative and engaging experience.
Project Details
The “One Health Masterplan” is part of the broader “Social Green Masterplan” development program, which will guide the Bio-Medical Campus’s evolution towards a progressive strengthening of training, healthcare, research, and third mission services. The plan centers around a 65,000 m2 university park, connected to the neighborhood and the Andrea D’Ambrosio Path of the nearby Decima Malafede Nature Reserve. This park will serve as an aggregator of the existing Campus and new spaces for care, university training, scientific research in Life Sciences, sociality, and innovation, incorporating residences and sports facilities with an intergenerational perspective and inclusive design for people with disabilities.
Domenico Mastrolitto, General Manager of Campus Bio-Medico SpA, emphasized the project’s commitment to regeneration, stating, “With the One Health Masterplan, we aim to promote authentic social, economic, and environmental development for the benefit of the Trigoria community and the entire territory, concretely responding to the growing demand for advanced training, healthcare, and quality services, while prioritizing the well-being of individuals and integral sustainability.”
Maurizio Veloccia, Councilor for Urban Planning of Rome Capital, highlighted the importance of the “One Health” approach, stating, “This paradigm invites us to rethink our City as a living fabric, integrating its millenary roots with a view towards the future, favoring quality services, sustainable transformations of the urban fabric from an environmental perspective, and experiences of social and intergenerational inclusion.”
Titti Di Salvo, President of the Municipality of Rome IX, underscored the significance of alliances and networks in implementing social and urban regeneration projects, stating, “Municipalities have a great power, which is to create alliances and networks, a necessary condition for implementing social and urban regeneration projects in the contemporary world. This is the Masterplan anticipated in the spring in Campidoglio and formally presented here today.”
