New Giosuè Carducci Square, Conegliano
Continuity of Open Spaces and Sustainable Mobility
Design competition organised by the City of Conegliano.
The project for the New Piazza Giosuè Carducci is conceived as an urban regeneration intervention aimed at transforming a space currently dominated by vehicular traffic into a new green, accessible, and inclusive urban center. The proposal interprets the square as a strategic element within a broader urban network, acting as a connection between the historic center, surrounding neighborhoods, and future territorial developments.
The intervention is part of the urban regeneration strategies outlined in existing planning frameworks and proposes a new public infrastructure focused on the continuity of open spaces and the promotion of sustainable mobility.
The square therefore becomes part of a wider urban system, contributing to the creation of a north–south connection capable of reconnecting currently fragmented parts of the city.
The design proposal is based on transforming the public space from an infrastructural corridor into a place of interaction and permanence.
The project adopts an open and permeable configuration, organized through a continuous network of pedestrian and cycling paths that encourage accessibility and movement.
The removal of physical barriers and the application of Universal Design principles ensure inclusive use of the space through continuous surfaces, accessible slopes, and barrier-free routes.
Particular attention is given to environmental and landscape quality. Green spaces play a central role in defining the identity of the public realm through the introduction of trees, landscaped areas, and permeable surfaces that improve urban comfort and encourage social interaction.
The spatial composition creates a balance between natural elements and local materials, strengthening visual relationships with the historic context and enhancing the identity of the place.
Environmental sustainability represents one of the key aspects of the proposal. The project incorporates Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS), water collection and infiltration areas, and permeable surfaces, contributing to flood risk reduction and more efficient water management. The extensive use of green spaces and vegetation also helps mitigate the urban heat island effect and improve the local microclimate.
Finally, the proposal adopts strategies focused on durability and ease of management through the use of modular systems, resilient materials, and low-maintenance solutions. The integration of public space quality, environmental sustainability, and flexibility of use enables Piazza Carducci to become a new collective place capable of adapting over time to the evolving needs of the city and its community.