Civic Synergy
Name
Civic Synergy
Type
Master Plan
Location
Rome, Italy
Year
Spring 2025
Credits
Group Work
Teammates: Emily Krimmel, Hannah Lake
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INFO
Porta Portese has lost its identity as the heart of maritime on the Tiber River, once the nexus of commerce, the military economy, and navigation of the city’s waterway. A pending project to reclaim shipbuilding structures for the new Quadriennale di Roma base remains isolated at the edge of the degraded urban district.
Civic Synergy promotes a vibrant cultural hub that will increase the reach of the arts through creative partnership. Revitalized existing buildings along the Tiber riverfront and lining the ancient city wall will host exhibition spaces, flexible workshops, and culinary markets to strengthen community engagement. Pedestrian focused streetscapes, including slow zones and car free pathways, enhance walkability, promoting a healthier lifestyle and sustainable transportation. Civic Synergy integrates the area’s diverse functions and activities into a harmonious and interconnected urban framework.
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Architectural Quality and Heritage
Revitalizing local buildings preserves and enriches urban historic heritage, creating meaningful and enduring public spaces, exhibition areas, and flexible workshops that celebrate local culture and creativity.
Quality of Social Life
Artistic expression and community connectivity are fostered through a network of markets, culinary experiences, versatile event spaces, and the creation of green spaces, which collectively contribute to enhanced neighborhood safety.
Respect for the Environment
The expansion of green and public spaces facilitates sustainable transportation, including walking and cycling, while emphasizing healthy outdoor activity for a wholesome lifestyle and further enhancing urban beautification efforts.
