Domenico Cecchini: the social value of urban planning and the courage to transform the city

MAY 20th 2026 - 10:30 AM

Curated by National Institute of Urban Planning – Lazio Branch

A professor of Urban Planning at the Faculty of Engineering of Sapienza University of Rome, Councillor for Urban Planning for the City of Rome under the Rutelli administration, and President of INU Lazio for several terms, Cecchini has been a key figure in the innovation of urban planning, combining research, teaching and administrative practice.

The event marks the launch of the section dedicated to him in Urbanistica Informazioni no. 326, which highlights not only the breadth of his roles and the depth of his expertise, but also his personal qualities, which enabled him to build strong relationships throughout his career as an urban planner. A pioneer in introducing the principles of sustainability, Cecchini viewed urban planning as a collective responsibility, capable of balancing the quality of public space, public participation and the public interest.

Through contributions from colleagues, students and friends, the presentation highlights the value of his cultural and civic legacy, offering food for thought on the contemporary challenges facing the city.

Official addresses:

MAURIZIO VELOCCIA - Councillor for Urban Planning Roma Capitale

PAOLO COLAROSSI - President of INU Lazio

Introduction:

CAROLINA GIAIMO - Director of Urban Planning Information

ROMINA D’ASCANIO - INU Lazio Curator of the Section

CHIARA RAVAGNAN - INU Lazio Curator of the Section

Video Interview with Domenico Cecchini

Speakers:

MICHELE TALIA - President of INU

PAOLO COLAROSSI - President of INU Lazio

DANIEL MODIGLIANI - INU Lazio, formerly Roma Capitale

MARIO SPADA - Co-founder of the Biennale dello Spazio Pubblico

CLAUDIO ROSI - Formerly of Roma Capitale

PAOLA CAROBBI - INU Lazio

Perspectives:

BRUNO FUSCIARDI - Author

PAOLO BOCCACCI - Journalist

ELENA ANDREONI - Department of Urban Planning, Roma Capitale

DISCLAIMER: During the event, photographs and audio/video recordings will be taken and published on the websites and social media channels of Metropolitano Urban Center Roma, Roma Capitale, or Risorse per Roma SpA.

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