Ferrovia District, three proposals from residents to the City Council: "Historic area, anti-alcohol ordinance, and direct communication with institutions."

Foggia's railway neighborhood is back in the spotlight after weeks of assaults, muggings, late-night brawls, illegal street markets, and alcohol and drug use, even near schools and places of worship. A series of incidents has brought the city back into the national news and further undermined residents' trust. Hence the appeal from the social media group "Let's Defend the Railway District," which is making three concrete proposals to the City Council.

Recognize the area as a historic zone

The first request is for the neighborhood to be recognized as an area of ​​historical and urban interest. "The Ferrovia is not a non-place," residents emphasize. "It is home to the Villa Comunale, the monumental Sele fountain, Viale XXIV Maggio, and the train station, a symbol of the city's history and the tragedy of the bombings of World War II." The goal is to enforce the Cultural Heritage Code and the legally required retail plans to regulate repetitive commercial activities and encourage a more diverse offering, reducing perceived degradation.

An anti-alcohol ordinance in the station area

Street alcohol consumption is cited as one of the main causes of urban decay. For this reason, the group is proposing an ordinance banning takeout sales during certain hours and in sensitive areas. "Many municipalities have already done so," they recall, "and in Foggia, the Landella administration adopted a similar measure. Consistency is needed: if nightlife is limited in the city center, it's also necessary to address the structural problem."

A direct line with citizens and institutions

Third, an immediate communication channel. The idea is to create a WhatsApp group called "Let's Defend the Ferrovia District – Direct Line," which would include residents, the municipal administration, local police, opposition representatives, and journalists. "Every report would become a public case with traceable response times and outcomes," they explain. "This would ensure transparency and shorten the time between citizens' complaints and institutional intervention."

“We are not asking for miracles, but immediate action”

According to the group, the three measures are simple, legitimate, and immediately implementable: promoting the neighborhood as a historic area, limiting takeout alcohol consumption, and establishing a direct line of communication with residents. "We don't need slogans," the residents conclude, "but clear, verifiable, and rapid decisions. Now it's up to the City Council to demonstrate, with facts, that the city is not alone."

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