Seven key points for Neapolis Seven key points to Neapolis
write in the preface that this reflection will be feasible, then the Council will identify a viable solution only if it is really implemented a serious policy of administrative decentralization by the administration on. So far, all successive governments since the establishment of District Councils, was 1976 to date - very few exceptions - have done little or nothing for a serious policy of decentralization and coordination between districts and headquarters. All this has led to a centralization of power, unfortunately, those delegates, making it vain and void the value of the nine districts. Especially the last five years was carried out without taking any account of the skills, and powers of the proposed districts Syracuse. A few examples are the pedestrian island of Ortigia, the traffic plan Gelone of course, then withdrawn and the "little auchan" Piazzale San Nicolo, the archaeological site of Neapolis. All three measures were adopted independently, disregarding the dictates of the municipal statute and regulation for administrative decentralization and participation that would have provided three weeks' time because the districts concerned had to express an opinion. One example of lack of respect, serious, first of all against Presidents and District Council and then the citizen voters the same District Council has determined the expression of their vote. A small example of disamministrazione, all of Syracuse, and approximate administrative sees marginalized, increasingly, the districts that, in the rest of Italy, are considered the real problems of the forums. The first battle must therefore be conducted to obtain their compliance by the central government. The hope that the new course of administration of the City Government may, once and for all, respect the demands of the people who wanted to have with its mandate certain representatives, we should place it as hard as possible. This accomplished, dutiful, preamble, the Neapolis district, the largest, is plagued by evils "historic." Closer active participation of citizens in the life of their city and the correct and consistent line of government, above political colors, but only for the sake of your location, it can seriously help to identify the solution.
First point - traffic -
It is very necessary to restructure, regulate or improve certain crucial points of articulation of urban traffic. First and foremost, the intersection of Corso and Gelone Viale Paolo Orsi, which would be necessary to install gutters partition to ensure that cars from the Via Tevere, which must take up Gelone course, are free and clear of the carriageway invaded by car must take another direction. The same Via Saverio Cavallari is true where, inexplicably, are made to park tour buses of visiting groups to the Greek Theatre. In our city, exactly in Via Von Platen, there is a facility specially equipped to accommodate coaches, exactly, remains deserted. Motorists in transit by Cavallari, are obliged to endless queues even if they are planning to turn right into Corso Gelone. Deserves a special mention of course the final stretch Gelone, then continues with Via Catania, where, for whatever unimaginable reason, there is still some distance one-way to Syracuse Forum. And 'the legacy of an old plan of traffic, then amended, which is unnecessary and makes, clear, Desert The main road, forcing motorists to follow a roundabout into Via Catania, coming from Syracuse Forum. And 'necessary transformation of the bed of the final course of Gelo, which enables the roundabout in the left turn, coming from Via Epicarmo, so as to decongest the traffic on course Gelone that now seems enormously cumbersome. The roundabout, so conceived, would also have the sense to slow down vehicular traffic from Syracuse Forum, with particular reference to public transport proceeds at high speed endangering the safety of pedestrians.
Second point - media Public -
E 'must inhibit input current supplied to the buses in the auction, on Corso Gelone. Firstly because of the enormity of black smoke that the same issue on every departure, with considerable "relief" of pedestrians crowding the sidewalks of course Gelone, then the perennial "occupation" Members of the spaces to stop - ever free - that make it difficult to approach the media of this size, resulting in endless queues and considerable delays, especially during peak hours, to vehicular traffic. With a terminal in Piazza della Vittoria, and a shuttle bus service on the Polish Course Gelone - mall City - would have easily solved the problem. Also for urban transport, would be useful to post the schedule of races and take actions to enforce them, it never occurred so far, not least the city invites you to use of public transport, preferring it to the use of his car. You avoid congestion and vehicle files.
third point - elimination of expense for renting the seat of the District Office -
The current building in Via Garigliano 16 / a, which houses the offices of District Neapolis costs about seven thousand euro per month rent to municipal coffers. The problem, which was granted in 1995 and also discussed several times in the presence of leading members, he determined, if it had really wanted, the elimination of the expense. If you think Casina Cuti, closed for some time, with the exception of some sporadic shows, was much-needed space to house offices, Office of the President, assembly room, section of the library and Police Station, which today may not be usable for lack of space, you do not understand why it takes so much still to be a costly burden on contract with private citizens' pockets. It seems necessary and urgent to proceed with the immediate withdrawal of the same and the transfer of the offices at Piazzale San Nicolo, or identified within the Archia Street, where there is not even the notorious parking problems Square Adda, and where it can also be accessed by disabled people who can not access now, the offices are on the first floor to reach us should serve as a flight of stairs, if not by the entry of service. This would lead to significant savings, you may complete the services to the public and the amount saved could be expected to plan further investments.
Fourth - lighting permanently live outside urban areas -
As is known, fall within Neapolis of virtually all non-urban areas of the City of Syracuse. Many citizens have chosen to reside there permanently throughout the year but they can still enjoy all the services for which they pay regular taxes and fees. If the problem of sewage is partially resolved, is nearing the launch of the service areas and Arenella Ognina, but it remains to be solved for the remaining uncovered areas, one of all, the lighting of streets, remains unresolved now too long. E 'need to think of a serious plan of action that would result in the shortest possible time, the final result to see most of the illuminated areas of permanent settlement for the whole year. Entire neighborhoods such as those Plemmirio, Terrace, Island and Asparano, were chosen as a permanent residence for many citizens. It 'just give them, not just in words, the necessary standards of services. We must focus it, along with the Administration and the active population, a concrete project for the acquisition of private roads, so you can put the City in a position to enter the draft three-year plan of public works and alleviate the discomfort of thousands of people that today enjoy excellent conditions of safety, especially at night.
Fifth - connecting suburban areas -
E 'due to the level of real emergency. The links between Syracuse and suburban areas of Tivoli on one side and the other beach areas, poorly operating. Do you see a guaranteed continuity of service that sometimes is not guaranteed or for which the times are not respected. The residents of many suburban areas of the Neapolis district can not therefore be guaranteed use of the half, the public, who pay for subscriptions and ticket. A problem in the problem, if you will, that must be resolved by a conference of services that will lay the foundations for an improvement of the existing conditions and a strengthening of the races, including through appropriate agreements be developed between residents of outlying areas and Sicilians transport. Previously, in 1996, had set up some more racing in 1998 then was eliminated from the auction, with serious danger for the inhabitants.
sixth point - Participation in the administrative life of the District - public meetings
would be fair to the citizens of Neapolis, having chosen their representatives on the District Council, participated actively in the administrative life of their own neighborhood. None of this is pure utopia but it is expected under the current electoral rules for the participation People and administrative decentralization. The people's congresses must be that half of debate and proposition which has not yet been properly implemented. Designed to provide "voice" to citizenship. Ensuring an instrument of democracy must be among the priorities of directors, and popular participation, which just serves to raise awareness of needs and priorities, can not be one of the key points of a democratic and constructive political debate.
seventh point - use of the cultural spaces that fall within the district -
in a "city of art" like ours, it would be extremely necessary to revive and enhance all those cultural spaces useful to "bring out" a substrate present in Syracuse, but never exploited, the same can be said for all the monuments within the District. They should be open, accessible and in some cases also presented. Constituency within the restricted powers we can not be e stimulus to the competent central authorities. The Administration should actively look to make available spaces, using culture, events and exhibitions for which to be involved - and valued - artists and exponents of Syracuse. The lower hall Casina Cuti would be well suited to host exhibitions and shows during the winter, while Piazza San Giovanni Catacombs could be appointed to the seat this summer course. E 'to play against the Superintendent of antiques, awareness raising and proposal regarding the availability of other cultural goods. Think of the catacombs of San Giovanni, the tomb of San Marzano and the Temple of Olympian Zeus. Only three of the many examples of mismanagement that they understand how much work to do.
This initial "screening" of the requirements and needs of the largest district of the City of Syracuse. A district that must be reborn with the help of all, above all, respect for the dignity of the District Council, the first rung of city politics and the primary means of connection between population and central government.
Giovanni Di Lorenzo