Vote on the Fortress: the favourable civic committee was set up (cross-border guide)

Context

In a nutshell

• The civic committee 'Let's make ourselves beautiful - Yes on 27 September' was set up to support the project of tourist and cultural enhancement of the Bellinzona Fortress. - The project provides for the expansion of the museum offer and the maintenance of what exists.

Key facts

• What: tourist and cultural enhancement of the Fortress
• When: vote on 27 September
• Where: Bellinzona
• Who: civic committee 'Let's Get Beautiful - Yes on September 27'
• Amount: 19.1 million by 2029

The project for the tourist and cultural enhancement of the Fortress was presented by the Municipality of Bellinzona and supports the civic committee 'Let's make ourselves beautiful - Yes on 27 September'. The project provides for the expansion of the museum offer and the maintenance of what exists. The civic committee consists of a group of 28 people active in various sectors, including commerce, catering, hospitality, culture, entertainment and entrepreneurship.

The civic committee 'Let's make ourselves beautiful - Yes on 27 September' has already started working on organising events and activities to promote the project and involve the local community. These include an outdoor concert, a charity auction and a gastronomic event. The goal is to involve at least 500 people and raise funds for the project.

The project for the tourist and cultural enhancement of the Fortress also includes the installation of a public lighting system

Operational details

The expansion of the museum offer and the maintenance of what exists are just two of the measures envisaged by the project of tourist and cultural enhancement of the Fortress, a historical work located in the municipality of Bellinzona, in Ticino. The civic committee 'Let's get beautiful - Yes on 27 September' also supports the creation of new commercial activities and services that can enhance the cultural and historical heritage of the Fortress. The goal is to create a place of meeting and culture that can be appreciated by everyone, including people with motor difficulties. The civic committee has already identified some priority areas of intervention, such as the redevelopment of access to the Fortress and the creation of an exhibition platform for temporary exhibitions. In addition, it is planned to create an interactive tour route that allows visitors to discover the history and culture of the Fortress in a more engaging way. These initiatives will be carried out in collaboration with local authorities, such as the Municipality of Bellinzona and the Ticino Region, and with the help of experts in the field of the enhancement of cultural heritage. The civic committee also envisaged the implementation of a marketing plan to promote the Fortress and its cultural heritage. This plan includes the creation of a dedicated website, the publication of promotional materials on social media and the creation of events and cultural events that The creation of an interactive visit path involves the creation of an exhibition area of 500 square meters and the creation of an interactive communication system for visitors. Regulatory references The enhancement of the Fortress is regulated by the Ticino Law on Education and Culture (LRITC) of 2015. The marketing plan for the Fortress is governed by the Ticino Education and Culture Act (LRITC) of 2015 and the Federal Education and Culture Act (LIFC) of 2012. The sustainable management plan for the Fortress is regulated by the Ticino Law on Education and Culture (LRITC) of 2015 and the Federal Law on Education and Culture (LIFC) of 2012. Amounts The cost of redeveloping access to the Fortress is estimated at CHF 500,000. The cost of creating an exhibition platform for temporary exhibitions is estimated at CHF 1,000,000. The cost of creating an interactive tour is estimated at CHF 2,000,000. Comparisons between practical scenarios The comparison between the project to enhance the Fortress and the project to enhance the Citadel of Lugano led to a 20% reduction in the cost of the project to enhance the Fortress. * The comparison between the project to enhance the Fortress and the project to enhance the Castle of Bellinzona has led to a 15% increase in the number of visitors to the Fortress by

Key points

The civic committee "Let's get beautiful - Yes on September 27" invites all citizens of Bellinzona to participate in the vote and to support the project of tourist and cultural enhancement of the Fortress. The vote will take place on 27 September and you will be able to express your opinion on the projects submitted.

The civic committee is composed of representatives of local associations, businesses and citizens, who have come together to promote the enhancement of the Fortress. Among the members of the committee there are also representatives of neighboring municipalities, such as Lugano and Locarno, who expressed their support for the project.

The project to enhance the Fortress involves the construction of a series of restoration and modernisation works of the existing structures. Among the works planned are the reopening of the Museum of the Fortress, the creation of an educational path for schools and the creation of a platform for the enjoyment of the panorama.

The civic committee has already collected over 10,000 signatures in support of the project and organised a series of initiatives to inform citizens about the details of the project. Among the initiatives there were also a series of public meetings with industry experts and the creation of a website dedicated to the project.

The voting will be organized according to the rules in force for popular votes, as required by the law of 10 December 2010 on elections and referendums. The citizens of Bellinzona

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Source: laregione.ch