by InTrieste
In a step toward addressing the city’s pressing housing challenges and urban regeneration, Trieste’s local government presented two key initiatives on Friday, January 10, 2025: the launch of the first RUPA Observatory Report and a new interactive website. These tools aim to provide actionable insights into housing and real estate trends while fostering sustainable development in the region.
Michele Babuder, Councilor for Territorial Policies, led the presentation during a press conference in the City Council Chamber. Joined by Eddi Dalla Betta, Director of the Territorial Planning Service; urban planning official Alberto Menegante; and Federico Della Puppa of Smart Land S.r.l., Babuder emphasized the importance of data-driven strategies.
“Trieste faces two major challenges: urban regeneration and housing,” Babuder stated. “The RUPA Observatory provides essential data to plan inclusive and sustainable policies that address the current and future needs of our community.”
The report, a collaboration between the city’s Territorial Planning Service and Smart Land S.r.l., consolidates findings from the Observatory’s first year of operation. It highlights demographic trends, real estate dynamics, and public service accessibility across Trieste. Additionally, it includes insights from a June 2024 conference and introduces the administration’s 2025 focus on redeveloping disused urban areas.
The new website (rupa.comune.trieste.it) allows users to explore these findings interactively and access the report in digital format. It serves as a resource for residents, professionals, and policymakers alike, offering a comprehensive view of the city’s development landscape.
Trieste’s municipal government plans to release the RUPA Observatory Report annually, ensuring a steady stream of updated data and thematic analyses. “Knowledge is critical when governing a city,” Babuder noted. “It enables us to address today’s challenges and anticipate tomorrow’s needs.”
