Category Archives: social innovation and change

Scrambling for the America’s Cup

Anthony M. Quattrone One of the primary objectives of the municipal government led by the Mayor of Naples, Luigi de Magistris, has been to bring to Naples some major international events which may act as a catalyst for urban renewal … Continue reading

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Mayor closes historical center to cars – angers organized crime

Anthony M. Quattrone The Mayor of Naples, Luigi de Magistris, is resolutely proceeding with sweeping reforms aiming at making Naples a “normal” city.  On 22 September 2011, his city government implemented a new limited traffic zone(the acronym “ZTL” appears in … Continue reading

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Naples is becoming a laboratory for social innovation

Participatory democracy, bottom-up initiatives, and social innovation Anthony M. Quattrone The election of Luigi de Magistris on 31 May 2011 has coincided with a renewed sense of citizenship on the part of many Neapolitans who have become disheartened towards the … Continue reading

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