“The University is a fundamental garrison, not only of culture but also of equality and social justice, especially for those who do not have the possibility of choosing to go elsewhere. This is not what is missing in Potenza, what is missing is the whole context”, Pierluigi Smaldone, candidate for mayor of the Potenza Ritorna and Città Nuova civic lists with the support of the M5S, says in a note.
“We have dedicated ample space to the topic in our program. Before proposing the solutions we discussed them with students and professors. And during the opening of the electoral campaign – continues Smaldone – It was a student and a professor who took the stage to demonstrate how the issue represents a priority for us.”
“But what is our proposal? Potenza needs immediate interventions, but everything must start from dialogue. The two institutions have not spoken to each other in recent years, it is therefore necessary to establish a continuous and profitable connection that can offer greater services to students.
One of the first difficulties for children is finding accommodation; we propose to create university-oriented neighborhoods with controlled prices in student-friendly contexts, where services and mobility are guaranteed and accessible to all.
Another aspect on which it is necessary to intervene is the lack of places for socializing, for example imagining spaces for digital creativity or coworking that can offer the possibility of studying and creating value. There are several buildings that could be regenerated and redeveloped. Until now, those who have administered the city have lacked the authority and will to find concrete solutions, as when the Northern League administration was unable to complete the Student House in Via Cavour. The money was there, 12 million euros, but it was returned to the Region due to the manifest inability of those who were supposed to carry out the project. This is why the time has come to move on.” concludes Smaldone who will be present and talk about these issues at the comparison between candidates organized by the Potenza Youth Forum.
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