Turin: First Co-Design Meeting for the Regeneration of Largo Palermo and Giardini Alimonda

The event was organized by Avventura Urbana, appointed by the City of Turin, and represents the first of four participatory meetings focusing on the redevelopment of the Corso Palermo and Via Martorelli axis, within the large-scale regeneration of the Aurora and Barriera di Milano neighborhoods.

Held in the garden of the Perempruner primary school in Largo Palermo, the event gathered residents, local stakeholders, and project partners to discuss the future of the surrounding public spaces, including Largo Palermo, the nearby Giardini Alimonda, and adjacent streets.

Structured in three phases, the initiative introduced participants to the broader project, worth over €20 million, and its intervention area. Citizens were then invited to share wishes and needs by placing flags on a large map of the neighborhood. The final phase involved an interactive co-design workshop where residents worked alongside the project team to imagine possible spatial configurations and future uses of the area through models, drawings, and collaborative discussion.

LAND contributed to the workshop together with CITEC and SERTEC Engineering Consulting, members of the multidisciplinary team responsible for developing the project. The meeting saw strong participation from the local community and also included a greeting from Carlotta Salerno, Turin’s Councillor for Schools and Youth Policies.

The discussion highlighted both the challenges and the potential of the neighborhood. Residents emphasized the need for more green spaces, improved public lighting and safety, and new places for social interaction and sports activities. Today, much of the urban surface in the area is dedicated to cars, while accessible public spaces remain limited.

The co-design process will continue in the coming months, gathering further insights from the community to shape a project that strengthens the relationship between people, public space, and landscape in one of Turin’s most complex and vibrant districts.

More info on the project Aurora Barriera – Torino Cambia here.