Fondazione Riccardo Catella

Partecipating

is sharing

This is the guiding principle behind every action of Fondazione Riccardo Catella. Established in 2005, the Foundation works to promote the sustainable development of the local area through civic and cultural projects aimed at the wider community.

FONDAZIONE RICCARDO CATELLA MODEL

Fondazione Riccardo Catella operates with the mission of generating a positive and lasting impact on the urban context and, above all, on the lives of the people who inhabit it, making a tangible contribution to improving quality of life in cities and enhancing public spaces, for a more liveable, participatory and inclusive city.

Two permanent programmes have been developed based on this model, which today represent core elements of the Foundation’s activities: Città Generative (Generative Cities) and I Progetti della Gente (The People’s Projects).

The operational model of Fondazione Riccardo Catella is based on four pillars:

Place

The identification and regeneration of urban spaces form the foundation for fostering genuine encounters and meaningful relationships, creating places that encourage participation and social interaction.

Community

Citizens actively take part in moments of dialogue and co-creation, where they can express their skills and personal talents while at the same time strengthening community bonds.

Generative relationships

The connection between places and communities activates dynamics of social participation. Through engagement and entertainment activities, the aim is to create shared benefits, enhance common assets and stimulate new opportunities.

Thoughts and projects

New impulses arising from generative relationships help evolve the activities animating the spaces involved in the projects and promote new initiatives within the Città Generative (Generative Cities) and I Progetti della Gente (The People’s Projects) programmes.

ONGOING PROGRAMMES

Città Generative (Generative Cities)

A study and research program on urban evolution, developed in collaboration with universities, research centres, associations, and institutions, aimed at rethinking city life and envisioning new visions of open and inclusive communities, where research and participation help shape the future.

I Progetti della Gente (The People’s Projects)

Concrete socio-cultural initiatives that transform public spaces into vibrant places, where ideas engage with the local context, generate impact and social benefits, and open up new ways of living the city.

OUR VALUES

Our Values

RESPONSIBILITY

We act with transparency and care, taking responsibility toward the community and the environment.

SUSTAINABILITY

We promote lifestyles and projects that respect the planet and people.

COLLABORATION

We work in synergy with public bodies, associations, companies, and the community to amplify social impact.

Key Words

LISTENING

We foster dialogue, participation, and inclusion by listening to the needs of citizens, whom we recognize as carriers of value and meaningful contributions to the evolution of our projects. In this way, we help build a respectful and collaborative environment.

COMMUNITY

We believe in the active involvement of citizens in decision-making processes and in the shared design of public spaces.

NETWORK

We connect ideas, skills, and resources to build collective value.

INCLUSIVITY

We promote initiatives capable of engaging diverse communities and design accessible public spaces, free from physical and cultural barriers.

EDUCATION

We support younger generations through educational pathways that promote civic responsibility, shared care for common goods, and respect for the environment.

CULTURE AND NATURE

We promote open-air cultural experiences, making public space a lively, accessible, and participatory place where culture, nature, and community meet.

PUBLIC SPACE MANAGEMENT AND CARE

We take care of public space as a common good, promoting sustainable and replicable management models capable of generating long-lasting impact over time.