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A2A CEO: We are investing to ensure Brescia's population remains 200,000 by 2070
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A2A CEO: We are investing to ensure Brescia's population remains 200,000 by 2070

From Corriere della Sera · () Italian

Translated from Italian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A2A CEO Renato Mazzoncini emphasized the need to attract active working populations to Brescia by 2070 to counteract Italy's demographic decline.
  • He warned that many Italian cities will struggle to survive as the population is projected to drop from 58 million to 47 million by 2070 if birth rates remain low.
  • Mazzoncini highlighted that cities will compete for young, productive families, with services like universities, mobility, culture, schools, and healthcare being key factors in attracting residents.

Renato Mazzoncini, CEO of A2A, has identified demographic winter as a critical challenge for Brescia, stating the company's goal is to ensure the city remains attractive to 200,000 residents by 2070. Speaking at the Festa dell’Unità, Mazzoncini expressed his desire to make Brescia a place that draws in the working-age population.

The gift I would like to give the city is to ensure it is attractive to the active population.

— Renato MazzonciniMazzoncini stated his primary goal for Brescia's future.

He presented a stark projection of Italy's demographic future, forecasting a significant population drop from the current 58 million to 47 million by 2070, assuming the historically low birth rate of 1.14 persists. Mazzoncini pointed out that 14 million Italians are already over 65, with 2.5 million exceeding 85 years old. He warned that in a country losing 11 million residents, not all cities will survive, including some in Lombardy.

In a country losing 11 million residents, not all cities will make it. We must say this clearly, even in Lombardy not all cities will make it.

— Renato MazzonciniMazzoncini warned about the severe impact of demographic decline on Italian cities.

This demographic shift will intensify competition among urban areas, forcing them to vie for citizens, particularly young, working-age individuals. "The competition between cities will aim to attract young and productive families who will be the lifeblood of future urban centers," Mazzoncini stated. He added that these individuals will choose where to live based on the services and opportunities a city offers.

The competition between cities will aim to attract young and productive families who will be the lifeblood of future urban centers.

— Renato MazzonciniMazzoncini described the future competition for residents.

Mazzoncini believes that universities, mobility, culture, schools, and healthcare are crucial for urban development, alongside a strong business sector. He noted that Brescia is already well-positioned due to companies like A2A, municipal entities, universities, and healthcare organizations working to enhance its appeal. Despite Lombardy benefiting from internal migration, Mazzoncini stressed that territories must actively work to retain and attract residents.

These young people will choose the city in which to live based on the services and opportunities that the provincial capital is able to provide.

— Renato MazzonciniMazzoncini explained the criteria young families will use to choose a city.
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Originally published by Corriere della Sera in Italian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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