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A community of social innovators for urban health

The Taranto Community Hub (TCH) is a social innovation project promoted by PLANET (APS Public Health Environment and Social Equity), in collaboration with the City of Taranto, LUMSA, and other local and national partners. This hub aims to strengthen the city’s social networks and relational capital by promoting cultural and social change through innovation.

The project is organized around four lines of action:

1. Co-design

Objective: To create a community of 30 third-sector organizations by strengthening their project design and networking skills.

Target: 30 third-sector organizations.

Activities: Capacity-building.

2. Lab

Objective:To engage the younger generation in a discussion about the importance of urban landscapes for health, well-being, and society.

Target audience: 20 teachers/professionals.

Activity: Seminar.

3. Cities

Objective: To engage young people in tactical urbanism and participatory design experiences.

Target audience: 60 young people (ages 18–35).

Activities: Workshops

4. Health

Objective: To engage vulnerable populations to raise awareness of the environmental impact on health.

Target: 1,000 residents.

Activities: Conference, Community Engagement.

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Supporters

Fund for the Financing of Projects and Activities of General Interest in the Third Sector (Articles 72 and 73 of Legislative Decree No. 117/2017) – PugliaCapitaleSociale 3.0 Call for Proposals (CUP B95I23000430009).

Tax ID No. 93528940724