Roma [Rome], LAZ
Commune in Lazio
Italy
Roma [Rome], LAZ +Ricicli +Viaggi pilot rewards public transit users for plastic bottle recycling
Municipal transit operator ATAC worked with Coripet on the installation of bottle deposit machines at three transit stations. Commuters deposited bottles of up to two liters for credits worth €0.05 per bottle. The credits were accessible on the myCicero or TabNet apps for discounts on hourly, daily, and multi-day transit passes. Local officials measured the recycling and transit impacts of +Ricicli +Viaggi - the more you recycle, the more you travel - during a one-year pilot.
Roma [Rome], LAZ
Italy
Roma, LAZ distributed shopping vouchers and food packages to help residents during COVID-19
The Department of Social Policies of Roma Capitale distributed shopping vouchers and food packages to help residents in difficult economic conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Capitol allocated 15 million euros to make over 2000 shopping vouchers available for download, via a partnership with the Eldered mobile app, which could be used to purchase food or basic necessities. The Capitol also distributed 45,000 packages containing coffee, food, cooking ingredients, and non-perishables.
Roma [Rome], LAZ
Italy
Roma, LAZ is developing co-housing and semi-autonomous housing options for homeless guests
The Roma Capitoline Council approved guidelines for new forms of semi-autonomous housing and co-housing for homeless people. This cohabitation model promotes the autonomy and social integration of guests by involving all tenants in the conduct and management of daily life at the facility. The guests will be supported by professionals on a regular basis to help them find employment and exit temporary housing within two years to achieve full autonomy.
Roma [Rome], LAZ
Italy
Roma, LAZ partnered with Pedius to make emergency services accessible for deaf residents
The Office of the Mayor's Delegate for Universal Accessibility partnered with the Pedius company to make the Social Operations Room (SOS) accessible to deaf residents. By contacting SOS via the Pedius mobile application, operators can accommodate the needs reported by deaf residents with a voice-to-text interface. The Pedius mobile app is available for free to all residents and can also be used to contact coronavirus support and civil protection emergency numbers.
Roma [Rome], LAZ
Italy
Rome, IT created the "RomaAiutaRoma" website to consolidate COVID-19 information for residents
The City of Rome created the "RomaAiutaRoma" website to consolidate information on the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic into a single platform for residents. The website allows residents to report critical issues, locate community services, access at-home entertainment, consult adopted coronavirus measures, join fundraising efforts, etc. Small traders and local businesses can make themselves available for a public utility initiative by submitting an email via the collaboration section of the website.
Roma [Rome], LAZ
Italy
Rome, IT developed a cohabitation model to help homeless people reintegrate into society
The City of Rome approved a cohabitation model that supports semi-autonomous housing and co-housing for homeless people. The cohabitation model was designed to help homeless people achieve autonomy while sharing their daily tasks and emotional experiences. The goal of the project is to reintegrate homeless individuals into society by fostering a sense of belonging. Homeless guests receive two years of temporary housing, professional support and personalized planning to help them find a job.
Roma [Rome], LAZ
Italy
Rome, IT published #DIGIfenditi a digital self-defense manual to help residents with online privacy
The City of Rome partnered with the Santa Giulia Academy of Fine Arts and a series of tech companies to publish #DIGIfenditi a digital self-defense manual. The manual provides residents with simple suggestions that prevent identity theft, invasive tracking, private photos being published, etc. The manual was created to help residents develop a more informed use of smartphones, social media, mobile applications, e-mails, and online chats.
Roma [Rome], LAZ
Italy