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Now that the worst of the summer is over, we can take stock of what happened during a summer that was\u2014to put it mildly\u2014sweltering. One might assume that work slowed down compared to the frantic pace of winter; yet, in Seriate, decisions regarding green spaces were made with a level of foresight rarely seen until now.<\/p>\n
Mayor Gabriele Cortesi and his team have unveiled their vision for a greener town.<\/p>\n
It is a path that Bergamo has already taken and that other municipalities are following, though not all have yet embraced it as they should.<\/p>\n
The focus is on permeable paving that channels water to plants, prioritizing vegetation over brickwork, and championing biodiversity\u2014not merely as an option, but as a set of GUIDELINES TO BE FOLLOWED.<\/p>\n
THE APPOINTED PROFESSIONAL<\/p>\n
We therefore wish to clarify that the \u201cwarnings\u201d found throughout the various points are not directed at anyone in particular; rather, they are intended to encourage continued vigilance regarding the actual implementation of the guidelines and the need to verify their execution over time.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n We therefore wanted to examine and interpret these guidelines with a critical eye, aiming not only to explain their content but also to highlight their strengths and weaknesses. You know that, for us, keeping you informed is always at the heart of everything we do.<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Immagine (100%)” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ custom_padding=”0px||20px||false|false” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”Riga” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/mondodelgiardino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/3-Studio-Belive-piante-per-la-biodiversita4_web.jpg” alt=”mondo-del-giardino seriate punta sul paesaggio” title_text=”3 Studio Belive – piante per la biodiversit\u00e04_web” show_in_lightbox=”on” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”2″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n For many years, urban development prioritized asphalt, concrete, and impermeable surfaces. We now know that this approach exacerbates summer heat and prevents rainwater from infiltrating the soil, thereby overloading the sewer system during storms and extreme weather events. The new guidelines<\/em> aim to minimize paved surfaces as much as possible and, <\/strong>where necessary<\/strong><\/span>, utilize permeable materials that allow water to pass through.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Parking areas, walkways, public squares, and open spaces can be<\/span> constructed using stabilized gravel, permeable interlocking pavers, pervious concrete, and other solutions that facilitate the natural absorption of rainfall and allow plant roots to breathe. In this way, the soil continues to perform its natural function, helping to reduce flood risks and keep the city cooler during the summer. Fewer impermeable surfaces also mean more space for greenery and an enhanced ability for the city to adapt to climate change.<\/span><\/p>\n To begin with, it is worth noting that current regulations already require a certain percentage of the buildable area to be allocated to green zones and public spaces when constructing public buildings.<\/p>\n From now on, for instance, whenever a building with outdoor areas is designed, any new or existing pathways and roads\u2014including those removed during construction\u2014must be reconstructed using permeable materials.<\/p>\n Another example concerns roadworks involving power lines, telephone lines, or sewer systems; whenever such work requires removing asphalt, the surface should\u2014wherever possible\u2014be replaced with permeable paving suitable for vehicle traffic.<\/p>\n What types of permeable paving are available? Options include permeable concrete, paving blocks or setts with wide, grass-filled joints, grass-filled concrete grid pavers, and stabilized aggregate surfaces.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Slider (100%)” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ custom_padding=”0px||20px||false|false” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”Riga” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=”13777,13779,13781,13783,13785,13787,13789″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” auto=”on” auto_speed=”4000″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_gallery][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”3″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n There are certain phrases that, if mishandled, can render the use of these guidelines pointless. For instance, in this first point, we have highlighted two terms in red: \u201cwhen necessary\u201d and \u201cmay.\u201d Regarding the first, one might ask: who decides when it is necessary? If the decision is left to the contractor or the client, they could claim it wasn’t necessary and opt for the cheapest or easiest solution, disregarding the environment’s actual needs. The second term, \u201cmay,\u201d is vague and non-binding; after all, paths using stabilized gravel could already be built previously.<\/span><\/p>\n The oversight exercised by the Municipality over the work will make the difference.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Slider (100%)” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ custom_padding=”0px||20px||false|false” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”Riga” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=”13791,13793,13795,13797,13799,13801″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” auto=”on” auto_speed=”4000″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_gallery][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”4″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n In the Seriate of the future, greenery will no longer be merely a decorative element tucked into the leftover spaces between buildings and roads. Trees, shrubs, and planted areas will become a structural component of urban design, enhancing the comfort of public spaces and the quality of life for residents.<\/span><\/p>\n The Municipality\u2019s new guidelines<\/em> require designers to consider vegetation from the very early stages of any project<\/strong>, increasing the number of trees and green surfaces and incorporating\u2014wherever possible<\/span>\u2014shaded pergolas covered in climbing plants, green walls, and new planted areas. The goal is to create environments that are cooler, more pleasant to inhabit, and better equipped to withstand heatwaves. Furthermore, the practice of “pre-greening”<\/strong> is recommended<\/strong>;<\/span><\/span> this entails planting trees during the initial stages of the construction site\u2014before actual building work begins\u2014to ensure that trees and shrubs can establish themselves properly before the project is finally handed over. Prioritizing greenery over other project components paves the way for a more regenerative city.<\/span><\/p>\n But what does “prioritizing greenery” actually mean in practice? The first thought that comes to mind is that a green-space professional\u2014such as an agronomist, landscape architect, or highly skilled gardener\u2014should be involved from the very first project meetings and remain present throughout the process, as they are the experts on plant requirements.<\/p>\n After all, construction crews often have a habit of parking their vehicles on lawns or right up against trees and shrubs simply to avoid parking where they are actually supposed to.<\/p>\n Furthermore, if plants are installed early on, care must be taken to ensure they are not damaged or broken during vehicle maneuvers and traffic.<\/p>\n To illustrate this point: if we were sizing a sidewalk and decided to incorporate plantings, the sidewalk would need to be larger, and the construction of the underlying layers would differ\u2014or we might even be looking at permeable planting beds or collection basins, which we will explain in point 5.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Immagine (100%)” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ custom_padding=”0px||20px||false|false” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”Riga” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/mondodelgiardino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2-Vegini_Prato-fiorito-ornamentale.jpg” alt=”mondo-del-giardino seriate punta sul paesaggio prato fiorito” title_text=”2 Vegini_Prato fiorito ornamentale” show_in_lightbox=”on” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”5″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Here, too, we have highlighted certain terms in red: \u201cwhere possible<\/strong>\u201d and \u201cis recommended<\/strong>.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n As before, the question is: who decides, on a case-by-case basis, where it is possible<\/strong>? If it is the municipality, that is fine; otherwise, nothing will change, because the construction company will never act in the interest of the environment if doing so costs more.<\/span><\/p>\n The phrase \u201cis recommended<\/strong>\u201d is not binding in itself. Consider a scenario where the company (or the developer) fails to plant a row of trees before constructing a building. The municipality conducts an inspection and notices the omission (to notice it, they must be thoroughly familiar with the project). Ideally, the municipality should have the authority to halt construction and compel the company to comply with the guidelines\u2014thereby also setting a precedent for future developers and contractors.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Immagine (100%)” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ custom_padding=”0px||20px||false|false” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”Riga” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/mondodelgiardino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2-Vegini_Struttura-ombreggiante-rivestite-da-piante-rampicanti_1.jpg” alt=”mondo-del-giardino seriate punta sul paesaggio” title_text=”2 Vegini_Struttura ombreggiante rivestite da piante rampicanti_1″ show_in_lightbox=”on” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”6″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n An environment rich in diverse species<\/strong> is not only more visually appealing but, more importantly, more resilient and better able to adapt to change<\/strong>. For this reason, the new guidelines promote<\/span> greater diversity in the plants used in public and private spaces, moving away from the tendency to repeatedly use the same species.<\/span><\/p>\n New projects will prioritize a mix of trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants<\/strong>, selected based on local conditions and their ability to provide food and shelter for urban wildlife. Special attention will be given to species that produce flowers, fruits, and berries beneficial to pollinators and birds. In more natural or agricultural settings, preference will be given<\/span> to species native to the area.<\/strong> Greater biodiversity makes green spaces more resistant to diseases and pests, improves the city’s ecological quality, and helps create landscapes that are richer, more dynamic, and visually interesting throughout the year.<\/span><\/p>\n We can look at a current example. Not long ago, we faced the issue of the Asian longhorned beetle<\/strong>\u2014a problem that has not yet been resolved\u2014which led to the felling of a vast number of trees, particularly maples, to halt its spread.<\/p>\n These were uniform trees planted in rows along the streets of both small towns and large cities.<\/p>\n Replacing them should have involved planting mixed rows; that way, if a similar problem were to arise, the disease might only affect certain trees<\/strong>, meaning we would only need to remove those specific ones rather than the entire stand.<\/p>\n Indeed, diversification also offers the benefit of seeing different trees in bloom at various times of the year.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Slider (100%)” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ custom_padding=”0px||20px||false|false” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”Riga” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=”13807,13809,13811,13813″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” auto=”on” auto_speed=”4000″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_gallery][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”7″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n By now, you grasp the point we are making. There is a palpable sense of hesitancy in broaching this subject\u2014as if to avoid upsetting industry professionals, such as the gardeners and architects who handle public projects.<\/span><\/p>\n “Promote<\/strong>” is a fine word, yet it imposes no actual obligation. Similarly, the phrase “priority will be given to…”\u2014absent the aforementioned municipal oversight\u2014remains non-binding<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n The Municipality, through its “green” experts, must consistently urge designers to include these diverse species in their plans and bills of quantities, ensuring that gardeners and contractors are contractually bound to source them. Sourcing these specific plants may force gardeners and contractors to look across multiple nurseries\u2014an extra effort that might meet with some grumbling\u2014but that is precisely the challenge.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Municipalities very often\u2014and rightly so\u2014make use of the services provided by ERSAF (Regional Agency for Agricultural and Forestry Services). This agency produces and supplies commonly used tree species at affordable prices.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Slider (100%)” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ custom_padding=”0px||20px||false|false” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”Riga” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=”13819,13815,13821,13817″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” auto=”on” auto_speed=”4000″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_gallery][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”8″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Caring for green spaces does not necessarily mean frequent intervention. On the contrary, many solutions that align with natural processes require less maintenance<\/strong> while offering greater environmental benefits<\/strong>. The new guidelines therefore encourage a more ecological approach to managing green spaces, reducing the need for constant and often costly interventions.<\/span><\/p>\n New projects will prioritize<\/span> informal mixed hedges<\/strong>\u2014composed of various shrub species<\/span> that do not require frequent pruning\u2014as well as borders of perennial herbs and grasses, and low-mow meadows instead of traditional, frequently cut lawns. The use of natural mulches, such as wood chips, will also be encouraged<\/span> to help retain soil moisture and suppress weed growth. The result will be a more natural city, teeming with life and less dependent on frequent irrigation, mowing, and pruning.<\/span><\/p>\n Take shrub groupings, for example. Until now, the common practice at planting time has been to place many shrubs close together to achieve a visible result quickly. Furthermore, plant varieties were often selected for their flower or foliage color but were ultimately too large for their designated spots. The problem arises when the plants reach maturity: they become overcrowded and require constant pruning, causing maintenance costs to skyrocket.<\/p>\n Placing the right plants at the correct distance from one another and from the lawn edges allows for targeted pruning (four sessions a year\u2014two per species, rather than six to eight across the board), reduces water requirements, and results in healthier plants. We simply need a little more patience to see the shrub group reach its full splendor, which typically happens within two to three years.<\/p>\n We should also encourage the restoration of shrubbery along the edges of cultivated fields\u2014a practice from the past, but improved upon. Planting these rows of shrubs and trees offers numerous benefits: not only do they protect crops, but they also aid nature by serving as safe corridors for small wildlife and providing food for birds and bees.<\/p>\n Using natural mulch is a way to replace anti-weed sheeting; the latter is unsightly and\u2014as is now known\u2014harmful to the soil, as it fosters the proliferation of harmful bacteria both underneath and in the surrounding area, effectively suffocating underground life.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Slider (100%)” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ custom_padding=”0px||20px||false|false” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”Riga” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=”13823,13827″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” auto=”on” auto_speed=”4000″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_gallery][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”9″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Instead of \u201cwill be prioritized<\/strong>,\u201d it would have been safer to use \u201cmust be used\u201d; furthermore, regarding the phrase \u201cvarious shrub species,\u201d it would have been good to see the inclusion of a binding parenthetical clause such as \u201c[at least 3 (or 4)].\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n The phrase \u201cwill also be encouraged<\/strong>\u201d raises numerous questions: how exactly will this be encouraged? Will contracting companies be offered tax breaks or access to sources where they can purchase the material at a lower price than the anti-germination sheets currently in use? In other words, will natural material be made more economically attractive and more readily available than artificial material?<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Slider (100%)” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ custom_padding=”0px||20px||false|false” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”Riga” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=”13825,13829″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” auto=”on” auto_speed=”4000″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_gallery][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”10″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n For decades, rainwater was diverted away from cities and disposed of as quickly as possible via storm drains and sewers. Today, given increasingly extreme weather events, we know that sudden downpours overwhelm these systems, resulting in enormous costs. Moreover, rainwater can serve as a resource to enhance the functioning of urban ecosystems.<\/span><\/p>\n The new guidelines therefore advocate managing precipitation by mimicking natural processes as closely as possible<\/strong>, transforming the city into a “sponge” capable of absorbing and harnessing water. Future projects will incorporate features such as rain gardens<\/span> (wetland areas designed to temporarily retain water and slowly release it into the soil), permeable planting beds, vegetated channels, retention basins, and infiltration systems<\/span>. These solutions help reduce flood risks, alleviate the load on sewer networks, and facilitate natural groundwater recharge. At the same time, they create valuable habitats for insects, amphibians, and other species, thereby boosting urban biodiversity.<\/span><\/p>\n We have included a photo showing how, today, water remains on the asphalt for days\u2014either evaporating or being displaced by cars\u2014until it eventually drains into the gaps. Nearby stands a tree that cannot utilize even a single drop of that water. This situation is unacceptable today and must be changed as soon as possible.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Slider (100%)” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ custom_padding=”0px||20px||false|false” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”Riga” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=”13871,13845,13847,13849,13851,13853,13855,13857″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” auto=”on” auto_speed=”4000″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_gallery][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”11″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The systems in question are new to gardeners in terms of installation and commissioning experience. It would be beneficial to promote and organize training courses to increase the number of companies capable of handling them, thereby facilitating the widespread adoption of these practices.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Slider (100%)” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ custom_padding=”0px||20px||false|false” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”Riga” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=”13831,13833,13835,13837,13839,13841,13843″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” auto=”on” auto_speed=”4000″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_gallery][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”12″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Building rooftops can also help make the city greener and more resilient. The guidelines<\/em> promote the creation of green roofs and roof gardens<\/strong>\u2014solutions that transform often-unused surfaces into spaces capable of performing important environmental functions.<\/span><\/p>\n In addition to improving thermal insulation<\/strong> and reducing summer overheating, green roofs retain a significant amount of rainwater, acting much like a sponge. Water is stored in the substrate and gradually released back into the environment through infiltration and evaporation, thereby reducing peak runoff into the sewer system during heavy storms. This helps lower the risk of flooding and improves the urban microclimate. Furthermore, vegetated roofs provide new spaces for biodiversity, creating habitats that can be colonized by pollinating insects and small animals.<\/span><\/p>\n While this aspect is of primary importance, we believe its actual rate of implementation remains secondary. Such roofs have seen limited use in our country, and it is rare to find companies offering “turnkey” green roof solutions; the process requires both an architect to design the roof and a contractor to build it, and both parties must possess genuine expertise in the field.<\/p>\n Regarding existing buildings, flat roofs are uncommon in Italy, and not all of them possess the structural capacity to support a green roof without requiring costly modifications.<\/p>\n This type of roof and rooftop greenery represents a sound concept that is already widely adopted elsewhere in Europe. Major cities are actively promoting it, and it is right for us to do the same; however, the topic receives little attention here, and few companies have the know-how to execute these projects.<\/p>\n We hope that the recommendations set out in the guidelines will encourage homebuilders to incorporate this feature more frequently from the initial design stage.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Slider (100%)” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ custom_padding=”0px||20px||false|false” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”Riga” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=”13904,13886,13888,13892,13869″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” auto=”on” auto_speed=”4000″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_gallery][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”13″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Mondo del Giardino believes that once it becomes the norm in Italy to build according to the first five guidelines, we will then be ready for green roofs and rooftop gardens. We hope we are wrong and that these changes happen concurrently.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Slider (100%)” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ custom_padding=”0px||20px||false|false” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”Riga” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=”13896,13900,13898,13902,13894″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” auto=”on” auto_speed=”4000″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_gallery][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”14″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Fences and walls serve an important purpose, but when they become overly intrusive, they can create visual barriers, limit soil permeability, and hinder the movement of small wildlife. The new guidelines<\/em> encourage minimizing<\/span> the use of reinforced concrete boundary walls in favor<\/strong> <\/span>of lighter solutions that blend into the landscape<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n Future projects will prioritize green slopes, reinforced earth structures, and fences with minimal masonry components<\/strong>, allowing them to integrate more harmoniously into the urban setting. Changes in elevation between public and private properties can also be addressed through land contouring rather than relying on massive concrete structures. This approach helps create more open and pleasant spaces<\/strong>, fosters ecological continuity, and allows nature to move through the city with fewer obstacles. Ultimately, a more permeable city is a more welcoming place for both the people and the other living beings that inhabit it.<\/span><\/p>\n In urban settings, we take for granted that walls and fences are necessary to define public and private spaces, but that is not the case. A change in ground level\u2014specifically a planted slope\u2014can often serve as an excellent alternative to a fence, even if it requires more space. Here is a series of images showcasing examples of green slopes, reinforced earth structures, and fencing solutions that prioritize greenery over masonry without compromising security.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Slider (100%)” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ custom_padding=”0px||20px||false|false” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”Riga” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=”13859,13861,13863″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” auto=”on” auto_speed=”4000″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_gallery][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”15″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Phrases like \u201creduce as much as possible\u201d and \u201cprioritizing\u201d are merely suggestions rather than obligations, rendering them useless unless strictly enforced by the relevant municipal bodies.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Slider (100%)” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ custom_padding=”0px||20px||false|false” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”Riga” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=”13865,13867,13869″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” auto=”on” auto_speed=”4000″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_gallery][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”16″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Streets are not merely spaces dedicated to cars; they are places experienced daily by pedestrians, cyclists, families, and local businesses. The new guidelines therefore promote traffic-calming measures designed to improve safety and the quality of public space, particularly in new neighborhoods and residential areas.<\/span><\/p>\n The goal is not simply to slow down vehicles<\/strong>, but to rethink the overall layout of the street to foster<\/span> a more balanced coexistence among different modes of travel. Reducing the amount of asphalt also frees up space for trees, flowerbeds, and green areas. Greener streets thus become more pleasant places to traverse\u2014naturally encouraging slower speeds\u2014as well as spaces to be enjoyed and frequented, thereby strengthening the sense of community belonging.<\/span><\/p>\n In Europe, this is known as “Tactical Urbanism” and involves slowing down vehicles by creating curves and chicanes that force drivers to reduce their speed. These curves create sidewalk spaces that can be used for trees, plants, benches, and livable areas\u2014inviting people to stop, chat, rest, and, if possible, enjoy the shade. The playful aspect of this technique incorporates colorful paving to define the area and make it clearly recognizable from a distance to both pedestrians and motorists.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Slider (100%)” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ custom_padding=”0px||20px||false|false” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”Riga” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=”13922,13920,13924,13916″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” auto=”on” auto_speed=”4000″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_gallery][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”17″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Instead of \u201cfoster,\u201d we would have used \u201crestore<\/strong>\u201d\u2014which might seem like a matter of semantics, yet embodies the concept of recovering something we once possessed but have since lost in the name of dehumanized progress.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Slider (100%)” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ custom_padding=”0px||20px||false|false” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”Riga” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=”13926,13928,13930,13932,13918″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” auto=”on” auto_speed=”4000″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_gallery][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”18″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The environmental quality of a project depends not only on the final outcome but also on how the work is carried out. For this reason, the new guidelines require construction sites to adopt criteria that prioritize environmental protection<\/strong>, resource management, and the proper execution of green works.<\/span><\/p>\n Particular attention must be paid to soil protection, the use of suitable materials, the preservation of existing trees<\/strong> wherever possible<\/span>, and the correct planting of new vegetation.<\/span><\/p>\n Public projects also require<\/strong> a guarantee that the planted vegetation will take root and survive for at least twenty-four months. The goal is to avoid short-lived interventions and instead invest in transformations capable of delivering concrete, long-lasting benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n Have you ever taken a look at an active construction site? Heavy machinery is often parked on the grass and right up against the trees, crushing their roots. Contractors rarely concern themselves with the existing vegetation; during maneuvering, they frequently strike or even tear out the plants.<\/p>\n As for newly planted trees, they often arrive with a tiny root ball\u2014hastily dug from dry, uncultivated soil. Having had its roots so severely pruned, the plant rarely manages to grow new ones.<\/p>\n Furthermore, tall trees grown in pots\u2014where the roots have become coiled\u2014will not be planted by unravelling them over a small mound of soil (as should be done) in a hole wide enough to accommodate the uncoiled roots; instead, they are simply placed\u2014as-is\u2014into a tiny hole. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Slider (100%)” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ custom_padding=”0px||20px||false|false” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”Riga” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=”13934,13936″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” auto=”on” auto_speed=”4000″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_gallery][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”19″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n By now, you know what we are wondering: who will decide “when possible”? If no one checks, the contractor or construction company could claim it wasn’t possible, even if that wasn’t true.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Slider (100%)” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ custom_padding=”0px||20px||false|false” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”Riga” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=”13938,13940″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” auto=”on” auto_speed=”4000″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_gallery][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”20″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Increasing biodiversity means more than just planting trees or creating new green spaces. It also means recognizing that the city is inhabited by many other forms of life with which we share the same environment. Swallows, swifts, house martins, bats, hedgehogs, pollinating insects, amphibians, and small reptiles play a vital role in the balance of urban ecosystems and deserve to find suitable spaces where they can live, feed, and reproduce.<\/span><\/p>\n For this reason, the new guidelines<\/em> encourage<\/span> the integration of features that support local wildlife into projects\u2014such as artificial nests built into building facades, nesting tiles for swifts, dedicated bird structures, and small design adjustments to facilitate animal movement. At the same time, attention<\/strong> will be paid<\/span> to protecting existing nesting sites<\/strong> and respecting the breeding periods of local species.<\/span><\/p>\n This point is aptly summarized by a phrase that agronomist Maurizio Vegini himself includes on the cover of the original text:<\/p>\n \u201c[\u2026] shifting from the idea that the city hosts green spaces to the idea that Nature hosts the city\u201d (European Forest Institute \u2013 EFI)<\/strong>. This tenth point encapsulates the entire concept behind these guidelines, which aim to create a city that is more livable in its outdoor spaces. It envisions the creation of roles dedicated to these inspections, as well as offices to oversee the associated projects.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Slider (100%)” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ custom_padding=”0px||20px||false|false” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”Riga” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=”13942,13944″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” auto=”on” auto_speed=”4000″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_gallery][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”21″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \u201cInviting\u201d is little more than a smile behind a fan\u2026 we need to be bolder in demanding respect for the new reality. \u201cAttention will be paid\u201d is all well and good, but we would like to understand what that actually entails: will an ornithologist be brought in once a year to check the situation? And what happens if someone dismantles an existing nesting site? Will they be fined? How will new nesting sites be proposed?<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Slider (100%)” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ custom_padding=”0px||20px||false|false” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”Riga” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=”13974,13976″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” auto=”on” auto_speed=”4000″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_gallery][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Conclusioni” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n While Seriate is not the first municipality in Italy to adopt certain measures, it is not the only one. There is still a long way to go, but in this article, we wanted to break down the various components and analyze them together, because the questions that need to be asked are often significant.<\/p>\n In addition to the Mayor, the press conference was attended by Councilor for the Environment Ester Pedrini, executive Domenico Leo, and Massimo Bandera (Head of the SUAP and Environment Service), as well as Maurizio Vegini\u2014the project\u2019s driving force, an agronomist and greenery specialist commissioned to draft the guidelines, and a renowned landscape architect from the Bergamo-based GPT studio (alongside the celebrated Lucia Nusiner).<\/p>\n Donato Musci (President of the Order of Engineers of Bergamo) and Diego Ratti (Treasurer of the Order of Architects, Planners, Landscapers, and Conservationists of the Province of Bergamo) were present as observers for the time being, though they are also potential future partners for extending this initiative to the rest of the province.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Immagine (100%)” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ custom_padding=”0px||20px||false|false” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”Riga” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image alt=”mondo-del-giardino seriate punta sul paesaggio team” title_text=”Musci, Ratti, Pedrini, Cortesi, Leo, Vegini, Bandera_web” show_in_lightbox=”on” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” src=”https:\/\/mondodelgiardino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Musci-Ratti-Pedrini-Cortesi-Leo-Vegini-Bandera_web.jpg” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Consiglio MDG” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”30px||20px||false|false” custom_padding=”10px|20px|20px|20px|false|true” border_radii=”on|15px|15px|15px|15px” border_width_all=”4px” border_color_all=”#d5de75″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n1 LESS CONCRETE, MORE PERMEABLE SURFACES THAT BREATHE<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
What is actually meant<\/strong><\/h4>\n
1 LESS CONCRETE, MORE PERMEABLE SURFACES THAT BREATHE: WARNING<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
2 MORE GREENERY, A KEY FEATURE OF THE CITY<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
What is actually meant<\/strong><\/h4>\n
2 MORE GREENERY, A KEY FEATURE OF THE CITY: WARNING!<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
3 GREATER BIODIVERSITY IN PLANT-BASED CHOICES<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
What is actually meant<\/strong><\/h4>\n
3 GREATER BIODIVERSITY IN PLANT-BASED CHOICES: WARNING<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
ERSAF NURSERIES<\/span><\/h5>\n
In the future, as an integral part of municipal operations, it will likely be important to verify that the plants produced by the agency are suited to ongoing climate change.<\/strong><\/span><\/h6>\n
4 SMARTER GREENERY THAT REQUIRES LESS MAINTENANCE<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
What is actually meant<\/strong><\/h4>\n
THE ROWS ALONG THE SIDELINES<\/h5>\n
4 SMARTER GREENERY THAT REQUIRES LESS MAINTENANCE: WARNING!<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
5 RAINWATER BECOMES A RESOURCE<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
What is actually meant<\/strong><\/h4>\n
5 RAINWATER BECOMES A RESOURCE: WARNING<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
6 GREEN ROOFS AND ROOFTOP GARDENS<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
What is actually meant<\/strong><\/h4>\n
6 GREEN ROOFS AND ROOFTOP GARDENS: WARNING<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
7 FEWER CONCRETE WALLS, MORE CONNECTED NATURE<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
What is actually meant<\/strong><\/h4>\n
7 FEWER CONCRETE WALLS, MORE CONNECTED NATUR: WARNING<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
8 SAFER, MORE LIVABLE, AND GREENER STREETS<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
What is actually meant<\/strong><\/h4>\n
8 SAFER, MORE LIVABLE, AND GREENER STREETS: WARNING<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
9 MORE SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION SITES AND QUALITY PROJECTS<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
What is actually meant<\/strong><\/h5>\n
POTTED TREES<\/h5>\n
This provision, therefore, aims to make such occurrences less frequent through new regulations; the phrase “it is also required<\/strong>” specifies that documentation guaranteeing successful establishment for a period of 24 months must be provided\u2014which is a good thing!<\/p>\n9 MORE SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION SITES AND QUALITY PROJECTS: WARNING<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
10 PROUD TO LIVE IN A CITY THAT MAKES ROOM FOR NATURE<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
What is actually meant<\/strong><\/h5>\n
10 PROUD TO LIVE IN A CITY THAT MAKES ROOM FOR NATURE: WARNING<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
THE 10 GREEN LINES: CONCLUSIONS<\/strong><\/h3>\n
The press conference<\/strong><\/h5>\n
The Mondo del Giardino advice<\/h1>\n