Former Boglietti under fire from PD: "Kept captive by neglect and laxity"
In the heart of the city, the dilapidated state of the funicular's parking lot, once a gleaming symbol of urban development, has turned into a concern for the city's residents. Local councilor, Paolo Furia, expresses his dismay, as the overgrown weeds have transformed the third and last floor into a forgotten terrain, untouched for years.
"It’s heartbreaking to witness such neglect of a significant project, inaugurated merely seven years ago," shared Furia. "The weeds, left unattended for so long, have grown to monstrous sizes, yet there's no sign of anyone tending to them."
Furia believes that the administration could use the substantial surplus of seven million euros, instead of declaring it as a victory. He argues that the funds could be channeled towards addressing the neglected areas of the city where the communal machinery seems to fail to reach.
However, this isn't about political point-scoring, as Furia clarifies, but a constructive proposal. "We've got the public parking lot in via Cernaia, a post-war zone like scenario with colossal holes that pose safety risks," he explains. "Let's make an effort to rescue at least this one."
The parking garage, inaugurated in 2018, was constructed with the "Pisu" package, a funded Integrated Urban Development Plan. Situated in the former Boglietti area, it boasts three floors - two covered and one open-air. With 140 parking spaces on each floor, it offers a capacity of 420 white stalls.
Furia criticizes the administration for focusing their efforts only on superficial green-cutting and visible city areas. He's witnessed inconsistent maintenance efforts, with many areas still awaiting cleanup. Free parking, he believes, is one of these ignored zones. In the past few days, there have been numerous reports and complaints regarding the facility's deplorable state.
"A pedestrian center relies on decent parking areas, and in this case, we're dealing with a 'young' project that was built without a significant burden on the municipality," states Furia. He further emphasizes the need for emergency maintenance and calls for resources to address the situation.
In general, parking lots like this one undergo regular cleaning, structural repairs, lighting, and security maintenance, and landscaping. When faced with disrepair, assessment, budget allocation, community engagement, and sustainability measures can help. If you're following the issue in a particular city, I recommend checking local government or city council announcements for detailed information on the maintenance and improvement plans for the funicular's parking lot.
"Furia proposes the administration should use the surplus of seven million euros to address the neglected areas in the city, such as the funicular's parking lot, rather than declaring it a victory. He argues that this could improve the city's overall general news and policy-and-legislation, especially as the parking lot relies on decent parking areas for a functioning pedestrian center."
"In light of the deplorable state of the funicular's parking lot, Furia criticizes the administration for focusing their efforts on superficial maintenance and visible city areas, while ignoring areas like the parking garage. He suggests that the average citizen can keep up-to-date with any maintenance and improvement plans for the parking lot by following local government or city council announcements."
