
Fourteen European projects promoted by Efus represented at the conference
Nice, France, October 2021 – Fourteen European projects that are either led by Efus or in which it is a partner were represented at the Security, Democracy and…
The ToNite project is an especially new type of project as it was selected in the framework of a specific “Call for Proposal” centred around the topic of ‘urban security and related innovative solutions’, under the Urban Innovative Actions (UIA).
The work carried out under the ‘Urban Agenda for the EU’ – under which Efus coordinates a thematic partnership on “Security in Public Spaces” – that has as one of its key objectives to “contribute to identifying, supporting, integrating, and improving traditional, innovative and user-friendly sources of funding for urban areas”, has contributed to this new type of funding.
ToNite is a project focused on improving the livability and accessibility of urban spaces in Turin, specifically during evening and night hours, particularly 2 specific areas of the city surrounding the Dora river.
During the day, services and economic activities and the general hustle and bustle of a city provide the citizen with a feeling of security due to the presence of other people on the streets. ) However, during the night these activities are considerably reduced, so the task of protecting the public falls heavily on the local authorities. In addition, like many European cities, Turin is facing rapid social change that puts increased pressure on its public spaces at night, including:
ToNite aims to develop solutions which will help both local authorities and citizens to understand the evolving demands on public spaces at night. The project will concentrate on high density areas (which are often associated with high noise levels, street fights, public drinking and disorders) as well as low density areas.
In order to achieve its objectives, the project will involve 4 main activities:
Efus will support and guide the City of Turin in making its actions transferable, not only in Italy and France, but also in other European countries. Efus has provided European examples to inspire a plan for long-term sustainable and integrated security in Turin.
Efus will hold a webconference (in French only) on Wednesday 28 June 2023 on how to develop innovative and participatory solutions to understand the specific nature of night-time uses, manage public spaces and improve residents’ feeling of security at night.
This webconference is organised as part of the EU-funded ToNite project, coordinated by the City of Turin with Efus, the Torino Wireless Foundation, Engineering, Experientia, SocialFare, Espereall and the National Association of Italian Municipalities (ANCI).
Speakers:
Simone d’Antonio, National Association of Italian Municipalities (ANCI) and Stefano Di Polito, Director and Head of Community Involvement, Espereal Technologies
Through this webconference, participants will be able to draw on the results of activities implemented within the ToNite project in Turin and foster exchanges about the implemented methodology for research and data production, the participation of local residents, neighbourhood regeneration, and the set up of local services at night.
🔗 The webconference will be held in French only: Register here.
Led by the Municipality of Turin (COTO), the project gathers apart from Efus, the Torino Wireless Foundation (TOWL), Engineering (ENG), Experientia Limited Company (EXP), SocialFare (SOFA), Espereal Technologies (ESP) and the National Association of Italian Municipalities (ANCI)
September 2019 – August 2023
The project is 80% financed by the Urban Innovative Actions of the European Commission’s DG Regio
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