Rome changes face. After almost fifty years, the Capital archives the urban planning zones introduced in 1977 and returns to talking about neighborhoods and districts. The new urban map, presented at MAXXI in the presence of mayor Roberto Gualtieri, gives the city a more authentic geography, based on identity, history and perception of the territories.
The new structure includes 327 neighbourhoods, 22 historic districts and 104 functional areas, dedicated to parks, industrial areas and services. A profound revision that aims to read Rome as a polycentric city, made up of constantly evolving stories and communities. As Mayor Gualtieri explained, it is not a simple cartographic update, but a dynamic analysis tool capable of describing the richness and complexity of the capital.
The mapping is the result of a collaboration between Roma Capitale, the Sapienza, Tor Vergata and Roma Tre universities, as well as Istat and the municipal offices of Statistics and Jubilee of People. The project was born from the integration between scientific rigor and civic participation, with the aim of building a “living” map, capable of evolving together with the city.
Citizens as protagonists of change
The central element of the project is the direct involvement of citizens. Until January 15, 2026, Romans will be able to send comments, suggestions and proposals through the “Participate” section of the institutional portal. The initiative aims to “re-know Rome” together with those who live there every day, promoting a new sense of community and targeted management of public services.
The new interactive municipal maps, which can be consulted on the Roma Capitale website via the GeoRoma portal, allow you to explore data on population, age, occupation, education and foreign presence. Thanks to this innovation, each neighborhood will be able to be observed in its specificity, making Rome a more readable, inclusive and participatory city. In short, the new map not only redesigns the borders of Rome, but also its way of looking in the mirror: a city that regenerates itself starting from people.
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