What is Operation Cittaslow?
Cittaslow; It is an association of municipalities where cities with a population of less than 50,000 are gathered under an international roof. Cittaslow developed by taking the Slow Food Operation as an example; It takes the time to identify towns, what is important and special about that town and its surroundings, and develops strategies to preserve their unique qualities and make life better for all. It was first established in 1999 in Greve in Chianti, Italy. Association name; It is derived from the combination of the Italian word “citta”, meaning city in Italian, and “slow” in English, meaning calm / slow. In short, it is called a calm city. The main purpose of this operation, which emerged with the foresight of the former mayor of Strike in Chianti, Paolo Saturnini, is to improve the quality of life of humanity.
What is Cittaslow Philosophy?
Humanity that pays the price of the globalizing world; He was forced to live fast, to work fast, to consume faster than to produce. Under the yoke of technology, these life-threatened prisoners of metropolises spend their lives without reaching any satisfaction. While constantly trying to catch up somewhere, something; in fact he can’t even keep up with himself. Love, respect, humility, tolerance, understanding; He spends it like a coin, but what he buys is just hate, jealousy, intolerance and marginalization. This association is the work of the vision of Paolo Saturnini, who is trying to open a window for breathing in this huge prison.
Cittaslo operation; In fact, the world that most of us imagine is targeted here. To create a living space that protects its culture, customs and traditions, keeps its handicrafts alive, socializes, knows its neighbors, is kneaded with the sincerity of small tradesmen, is self-sufficient, but is able to benefit from the blessings of technology and does not experience infrastructure problems. This association, which is trying to create healthy environments, where there is no air pollution, there are lots of green spaces, children grow up in playgrounds rather than on the computer, aims at a healthy life by establishing this order. He wants to simplify the life of people who lose their health and emotions while pursuing popular culture, and to ensure that they withdraw not only from their own resources but from all world resources. In short, it wants to purify the world from a stage image set up only for consumption.
How to become a member?
Cities that want to become a member of this international union must first develop a project. By documenting these projects, an application file should be created. Cities are evaluated according to the success of realizing these criteria and get points. In order for a city to become a Cittaslow, it is necessary to act in accordance with the Cittaslow philosophy and to have a population below 50,000. It is accepted as a Calm City as a result of getting a passing score from the evaluation made on the application file submitted to the association. During the application process, the representatives of the candidate cities from the Headquarters or the National Association can go on-site evaluation.
Membership Criteria
1. Environmental Policy ¦ 2. Infrastructure and Transportation Policies ¦ 3. Town and Landscape Policies ¦ 4.Quality of Everyday Life Policies ¦ 5. Economy, Industry and Tourism Policies ¦ 6. Culture, Heritage and Social Inclusion Policies ¦ 7. Partnership Policies
1. Environmental Policy
1.1 Air quality control and improvement programs
1.2 Water quality, conservation and utilization programs
1.3 Waste collection and management programs
1.4 Industrial and domestic composting programs
1.5 Sewage treatment, reuse and disposal programs
1.6 For domestic and industrial energy consumption and production from renewable sources
programs
1.7 Noise reduction programs
1.8 Reducing light pollution in public and private places
1.9 Biodiversity and management of local ecosystems
protection programs
1.10 Soil protection and management programs
2. Infrastructure and Transport Policies
2.1 Integrated local public transport system
2.2 Planning and maintenance of bicycle paths and parking facilities
2.3 Walkways and facilities to encourage regular family use
2.4 Promoting alternative mobility technology and reducing the use of private cars
2.5 Pedestrian friendly infrastructure and design
2.6 Grounds and facilities for sports Recreational and social activities for all sections of the community
2.7 Infrastructures to support and encourage the use of new communication technologies
2.8 Use of tourist signage and assessment of access for visitors to the area
2.9 Heavy goods and distribution logistics
3.Town and Landscape Policies
3.1 Management of urban and rural development
3.2 Management of the heritage, natural and natural landscape forms
3.3 Active landscaping using local plants, planting productive crops and fruit trees in public places
3.4 Tree census and conservation program for important trees in the community
3.5 Renovation and reconstruction marginal, abandoned or degraded areas
3.6 Conservation / renovation of places and buildings of local importance but not of historical value
3.7 Improvement and maintenance of public footpaths, town squares, signage, street furniture and open social green spaces
3.8 Planning for vital neighborhoods and mixed-use developments
3.9 Proper urban design principles for environments built especially in heritage or environmentally sensitive areas
3.10 Incentives and information facilities for sustainable buildings and architecture
4. Quality of Everyday Life Policies
4.1 Local special programs for people of different ages (children and mothers, young people, families, men, seniors)
4.2 Community support services for disabled, disadvantaged or displaced people
4.3 Access and access to medical and other emergency assistance
4.4 Universal to all facilities and buildings
4.5 Access to government and housing services for farmers and those living outside the town’s urban settlement
4.6 Development and improvement of school and community gardens
4.7 Support and support for volunteer opportunities
4.8 Supporting health education through wellness programs, education of taste and nutrition at home, and schools and raising awareness of labeling
4.9 Programs and training on Cittaslow principles to promote Cittaslow projects and activities
4.10 Community consultation processes used by the Council
5. Economy, Industry and Tourism Policies
5.1 Encouraging and supporting the regional economy, local working opportunities and facilities, and supporting “shop local” programs
5.2 Encouraging and maintaining crafts and traditional skills
5.3 Recognition and promotion of businesses through sustainable business practices
5.4 Recognizing the reality of the local artist produced. goods and objects and artistic crafts, including local products
5.5 Projects supporting telework / telecommunications services, access and access to new technologies and information services for citizens and visitors
5.6 Supporting sustainable agriculture, responsible animal husbandry and fisheries practices in the region
5.7 Supporting education courses for tourist information and quality hospitality
5.8 Plans to promote eco-tourism, location-based tourism, slow tourism
5.9 Marketing opportunities for traditional and natural products for the promotion and sale of local products
5.10 Programs promoting fair trade, friendly stores and businesses, and honesty in advertising
5.11 Cittaslow logo use by Council, authorized businesses and organizations and training on Cittaslow training (for Council staff and administrators)
5.12 Use of local products in restaurants, schools, hospitals and other public and private institutions
5.13 Evaluation of adequate and appropriate tourist accommodation and plans for future development
5.14 Plans to protect the integrity of the urban area against urban development
6. Culture, Heritage and Social Inclusion Policies
6.1 Recognizing the customs, art, language, roles and roles of indigenous or indigenous peoples
6.2 Promotion and preservation of activities that promote local art, music, cultural traditions and heritage
6.3 Support for clubs and activities that promote inclusive programs and cultural diversity and facilitate support For cultural and ethnic groups
6.4 Preservation of local history, places, photographs and records
6.5 Welcome programs, information and integration for new residents and businesses
6.6 Plans for programs to improve knowledge and understanding of Cittaslow’s history and philosophy and city engagement. Recognition of businesses operating under Cittaslow principles
6.7 Use of new technologies to provide information and services to citizens and visitors.
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6.8 Use of tourist signage and access to visitors to the area
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6.9 Evaluation of suitable public housing
7. Partnership Policies
7.1 Support Goals and Programs Related to Slow Meals
7.2 Collaboration with other organizations promoting healthy food programs, better living etc.
7.3 Support for twinning projects and support for developing countries to promote Cittaslow and Slow Food philosophies
Cittaslow Operation Members
Cittaslow in Turkey: Şavşat (Artvin), Akyaka (Mugla), Gokceada (Canakkale), Seferihisar (Izmir), Comb (Sakarya), Yenipazar (Aydin), Yalvaç (Isparta), Thursday (Army), Visa (Kırklareli ), Halfeti (Sanliurfa), Uzundere (Erzurum), Goynuk (Bolu), Gerze, (Sinop), Mudurnu (Bolu)
Quiet cities in the USA: Sonoma Valley (California), Fairfax (California), Sebastopol (California)
Quiet cities in Germany: Hersbruck, (Bavaria), Waldkirch (Baden-Württemberg), Überlingen (Baden-Württemberg), Schwarzenbruck (Bavaria), Lüdinghausen, (North Rhine-Westphalia), Marihn (Mecklenburg-Vorpommern), Deidesheim (Rheinland -Pfalz), Wirsberg (Bavaria), Nördlingen (Bavaria), Bad Schussenried (Baden-Württemberg)
Quiet cities in Australia: Goolwa, Katoomba, (City of Blue Mountains), Yea (Victoria)
Quiet cities in Austria Enns, Hartberg, Horn
Quiet cities in Belgium: Chaudfontaine, Enghien, Lens, Silly
Quiet cities in the UK:
Aylsham (Norfolk, England), Berwick Upon Tweed (Northumberland, England), Diss (Norfolk, England),
Ludlow (Shropshire England), Mold (Flintshire, Wales), Perth, (Perth and Kinross, Scotland), Cockermouth (Cumbria, England), Sturminster Newton (Dorset, England)
Quiet cities in Denmark: Svendborg
Quiet cities in Finland: Kristinestad
Quiet cities in France: Labastide-d’Armagnac, Segonzac
Quiet cities in South Africa: Sedgefield, Western Cape
Quiet cities in South Korea: Cheongsan Island (Wando, South Jeolla), Jeungdo (Sinan County, South Jeolla), Damyang (South Jeolla), Akyang town of Hadong (South Gyungnam)
Yesan, Jangheung county (South Jeolla Province)
Quiet cities in the Netherlands
Midden (Delfland), Alphen (Chaam), Borger (Odoorn)
Quiet cities in Spain: Begur,, Lekeitio, Rubielos de Mora, Bigastro, Mungia, Pals,
Quiet cities in Sweden: Falköping, Västra Götaland
Quiet cities in Italy
Abbiategrasso, Amalfi, Acqualagna, Acquapendente, AltomonteAmelia, Anghiari, Asolo, Barga, Bazzano, Borgo Val di Taro, Bra, Brisighella, Bucine, Capalbio, Caiazzo, Casalbeltrame, Castel San Pietro Terme, Castelnovo ne ‘Monti, Castelnuovo Beralione del Lago, Castiglione Olona, Città della Pieve, Cerreto Sannita, Chiavenna, Chiaverano, Città Sant’Angelo, Civitella in Val di Chiana, Cutigliano, Fontanellato, Francavilla al Mare, Galeata, Giffoni Valle Piana, Giuliano Teatino, Greve in Chianeleti, Guardiagr , Monte Castello di Vibio, Levanto, Massa Marittima, Montefalco, Morimondo,, Pellegrino Parmense, Novellara, Orsara di Puglia, Orvieto Penne, Pianella, Piossasco, Pollica, Positano, Pratovecchio, Preci, San Gemini, San Daniele del Friuli, San Miniato , San Potito Sannitico, San Vincenzo, Santa Sofia, Scandiano, Stia, Suvereto, Teglio, Tirano, Todi, Torgiano, Trani, Trevi, Zibello,
Quiet cities in Canada: Cowichan Bay, Naramata
Quiet cities in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus: Lefke, Yeni Boğaziçi, Mehmetçik
Quiet cities in Norway:
Eidskog (Hedmark), Levanger (Nord-Trøndelag), Sokndal (Rogaland)
Calm cities in Poland
Biskupiec (Warmia i Mazury),), Lidzbark Warmi & # 324; ski (Warmia i Mazury), Reszel (Warmia i Mazury Bisztynek (Warmia i Mazury), Murowana Go & # 347; lina (Wielkopolska), Nowe Miasto Lubawskie (Warmia i Mazury) )
Quiet cities in Portugal
São Brás de Alportel (Algarve), Silves (Algarve), Tavira (Algarve), Lagoa (Algarve), Vizela (Minho)
Calm city in New Zealand
Matakana
This movement, which became widespread among Italian cities in the first years of its establishment, continues to work with 236 members in 30 countries.
