
- 27 Aug, 2021
- Urban Regeneration
The complex of the former "Caserma Gavoglio" was built, starting from the nineteenth century, in place of a previous powder factory built by the Republic of Genoa in the middle of the seventeenth century.
This settlement proceeds, historically, the birth of the Lagaccio neighborhood, one of the most heavily urbanized and densely populated areas of the city of Genoa, and takes up a tradition of war industry, present on-site since the seventeenth century.
After the acquisition of the area by the Municipal Administration, the redevelopment project now in its execution phase will create in this industrial and military area a new urban park for the community that will strengthen the relationship with the upper part of the neighborhood and the protected natural area of the Park.
New green areas, playgrounds, sports facilities and gathering spaces are also planned.
The new public park and the cableway planned station “Lagaccio” connecting the seaside with the forts, is an opportunity for the redevelopment of the entire area and is fertile ground for planning new activities for the neighborhood such as sports facilities or cultural activities.
In the complex, there are several buildings, some also of historical and artistic value. The buildings are in mediocre or deteriorated conditions.