MAGNETIC

Padua is nowadays living a new Renaissance age, thanks to ambitious investments in social, environmental, cultural and urban sectors. In Padua the restoration and preservation of its cultural heritage as economic stimulus, coexists with a new ultramodern Hub of Innovation. Bringing together research institutions, private bodies, public entities and its historical University, Padua has become a national and international hotbed of new talents and technologies which attracts start-ups and SMEs thanks to the foundation of the “Boulevard of Innovation”. This ultramodern technological area is paving the way to a new city concept, making it more human-sized, greener, healthier and careful to the environmental footprint. The Municipality of Padua, together with the University of Padua, the Chamber of Commerce, UniSMART, Padova Hall Spa, SMACT Competence Center, M31, Confindustria Veneto EST, LeVillage by CA Triveneto, Galileo Visionary District, Paradigma, Accenture and Fondazione Fenice ONLUS, is the main stakeholder in charge of coordinating, promoting and investing on a city aligned with the most advanced European standards. By following Raworth’s sustainability and social inclusion diagram and thanks to the participation of its ecosystem of stakeholders, Padua’s key strategic pillars are Sustainability, targeting the Net Zero City goals; Digital transformation of the city into an European Smart City and finally the “Big Padua” attracting talents to deliver innovative solutions that enhance high-level public services aiming at the overall wellbeing for its citizens. These macro areas are aligned with the 17 SDGs of the 2030 Agenda, where every action proposed by the Municipality combines local needs and global sustainable requirements. This proposal entails a comprehensive breakdown of the existing strategic plans and forthcoming initiatives, showcasing the methods and policies implemented to revitalize Padua while safeguarding its remarkable historical heritage.