Technical Roundtable Launched for Inviolatella Borghese Great Country Park and Veientana Greenway
Rome, June 8, 2026 – A new chapter has begun for the Inviolatella Borghese area with the imminent convocation of an inter-institutional working and coordination roundtable. This initiative, announced during the 20th edition of the Spring Day at Inviolatella Borghese on Saturday, June 6, aims to transform the area into a large, accessible country park and connect it to the city’s green system, including the creation of the Veientana Greenway.
Twenty Years of Commitment to the Country Park
The Spring Day event, promoted by the Committee for the Inviolatella Borghese Country Park, the Aspettare Stanca association, and the Rome section of Italia Nostra, with the patronage of the Veio Park Authority, served as a platform for discussion among citizens, associations, and institutions. Participants reflected on two decades of efforts to protect Inviolatella Borghese, acknowledging achievements while highlighting necessary further interventions to complete the Country Park project.
Rome Capitale’s Commitment: “More Connections Between Parks”
A message from Rome’s Councillor for the Environment, Sabrina Alfonsi, was read during the event, reaffirming Roma Capitale’s commitment to making the area more accessible and connected to other urban green spaces. Alfonsi emphasized the goal of creating a secure, usable, and connected green lung, integrating Inviolatella into the “100 Parks for Rome” project. This initiative seeks to establish an ecological connection with Volusia Park and the Ponte Milvio natural oasis, thereby enhancing environmental quality and combating climate change.
XV Municipality Announces Coordination Roundtable
A key moment of the meeting was the announcement by Marcello Ribera, Councillor for the Environment of the XV Municipality, regarding the upcoming convocation of the working and coordination roundtable. Established by Roma Capitale in February, this body will coordinate activities among the municipality, the Veio Park Authority, and various Capitol departments. Its mandate includes managing complex projects related to the Inviolatella Borghese Country Park and the future Veientana Greenway. The Crea (Council for Research in Agriculture), which owns approximately 150 hectares in the Inviolatella area, will be a strategic partner, with other entities, associations, and territorial committees potentially involved as needed.
Planned Works and Projects
During the day, the main short and medium-term projects were outlined. These include the formal establishment of the Country Park, the creation of the Veientana Greenway, an agreement with Crea for the cycling and pedestrian path, verification of the concession for the integrated didactic park in Via di Villa Lauchli, and the requalification of the “Casaletti.” Priority interventions also include the creation of parking areas and a new access point from Via Fabbroni, deemed essential for improving accessibility for residents and visitors.
Underpass Project Under the Cassia
Particular attention was given to the project connecting the park in Via di Villa Lauchli with Inviolatella Borghese via a pedestrian underpass beneath Via Cassia Nuova. Architect Ruggero Lenci, a professor at La Sapienza University and a member of the Committee for the Inviolatella Borghese Country Park, presented this project. Previously showcased at the 2025 Biennale dello Spazio Pubblico at Roma Tre University, the proposal was discussed with Giorgio Polesi, President of the Veio Park Authority, and Councillor Ribera to identify potential funding sources.
Veientana Greenway and Connection to the Via Francigena
Among the most anticipated projects is the Veientana Greenway, a path intended to follow part of the ancient Via Veientana and connect the southern urban entrance of Veio Park with the municipal parks of Papacci and Volusia. Proponents argue that this route would offer a safer and more sustainable alternative to the current Via Francigena path along the Cassia. Associations are therefore advocating for the necessary resources to realize this project, considering it integral to the Inviolatella Borghese Country Park initiative.
Remembering Defenders of the Territory
The event also included moments to honor individuals who contributed to the area’s protection, such as Mario Attorre and Mirella Belvisi, historically committed to safeguarding Inviolatella Borghese from development pressures. Rosanna Oliva of the Aspettare Stanca association confirmed that efforts are underway to name the avenue hosting the initiative after Mirella Belvisi and the integrated didactic park in Via di Villa Lauchli after Teresa Sirignano. The day concluded with an outdoor picnic, with organizers announcing the return of both the Spring Day and an event within the Biennale dello Spazio Pubblico in 2027.
