DESIO. Is a city of inhabitants in the north of Italy (Lombardia Region - Province of Monza e Brianza ) The historical building Villa Tittoni

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1 The historical building Villa Tittoni The main square Piazza Conciliazione with the Basilica and the statue of Pope PIO XI born in Desio DESIO Is a city of inhabitants in the north of Italy (Lombardia Region - Province of Monza e Brianza )

2 In year 2000 we started our Agenda 21 process and we committed ourselves as administrators to the AALBORG COMMITMENTS Desio s city hall

3 Agenda 21 process and Aalborg commitments? Hey what s that?

4 Together with our partners and stakeholders improve we re working to the environment, the living and social conditions, the economical development and cultural life of our city. In other words we re promoting the sustainable community development of our Trying to do the right things in the right time together

5 But, since year 2000, what did these committments mean for Desio? Let s see some examples of actions taken in our city for each commitment

6 1 GOVERNANCE we are committed to energising our decisionmaking processes through increased participatory democracy. 2 LOCAL MANAGEMENT TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY we are committed to implementing effective management cycles, from formulation through implementation to evaluation. Two examples of what we do Last year we asked our community to imagine wich kind of city they desired and these were translated into projects for the new 5 years administrative programme for Desio ( ) Desìo in ancient italian means DESIRE. that s why you have to pronounce our city s name as it follows: Dèsio Consiglio comunale dei ragazzi (project started in may 2009)

7 3 NATURAL COMMON GOODS We are committed to fully assuming our responsibility to protect, to preserve, and to ensure equitable access to natural common goods. 4 RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND LIFESTYLE CHOICES We are committed to adopting and facilitating the prudent and efficient use of resources and to encouraging sustainable consumption and production. An example We are carrying on a policy towards the reduction of waste and the increase of reuse and recyclin. We manage and treat waste in accordance with best practice standards. Our reuse and recycle market Project Logo: I reduce I reuse I recycle Municipal ecological platform

8 5 PLANNING AND DESIGN We are committed to a strategic role for urban planning and design in addressing environmental, social, economic, health and cultural issues for the benefit of all. An example: the case of Autobianchi dismissed industrial site Objective: to re-use and regenerate a dismissed industrial area of m 2.

9 Year 2004

10 NOW Polo Teconologico della Brianza Autobianchi Museum SME s incubator Services and University

11 6 BETTER MOBILITY, LESS TRAFFIC We recognise the interdependence of transport, health and environment and are committed to strongly promoting sustainable mobility choices.

12 7 LOCAL ACTION FOR HEALTH We are committed to protecting and promoting the health and wellbeing of our citizens. An example: Io mangio con la testa (I eat with my head) It s a project about healthy and OGM free food in primary schools

13 8 VIBRANT AND SUSTAINABLE LOCAL ECONOMY We are committed to creating and ensuring a vibrant local economy that gives access to employment without damaging the environment. An example: Since 2009 we re carrying out a weekly Farmers market in Desio at the local Agricultural Consortium

14 9 SOCIAL EQUITY AND JUSTICE We are committed to securing inclusive and supportive communities. Since 2002 we hold Summer Camps in town from june to sept called ESTATE IN CITTA Together with our sports and culture association we offer kids meaningful women calendars of activities helping at the same time in Desio to conciliate their family life and working hours when school are closed

15 10 LOCAL TO GLOBAL We are committed to assuming our global responsibility for peace, justice, equity, sustainable development and climate protection. And that s why we re here! We re strong followers of the act locally think globally motto and strong supporters of the idea that future generations can have a more valuable say in the climate change debate and action when these issues are addressed by young people as in the THINK GREEN THINK YOUNG PROJECT

16 Now It s s up to you!