The new Genoa bridge

he new and constructive model of the Genoa Bridge, unprecedented from many points of view, also represents a new model of transparent and direct communication vis-à-vis the citizenry. Out of respect for the pain caused by the tragedy of the collapse of Morandi Bridge, the contractors commissioned to rebuild it have made two pledges to the city and to Italy as a whole: to build a new bridge within a period of time that was unthinkable until now, and to communicate transparently the process and the state of advancement of the effort to build an example of infrastructure that is conceived as an asset for everyone, from the outset. Not being able to open up to the public a building site that is working round the clock, a space was created in the heart of Genoa—at Porta Siberia in Porto Antico—which is open to the citizens, and is a place of sharing and participation. This site is known as Spazio Ponte (Bridge Space) and offers a window upon the building site. Just as the Lanterna di Genova, the tallest lighthouse in the Mediterranean, offers a unique view of the sea, Spazio Ponte has served as a watchtower, a magnifying glass that is always focused on the progress of the building of the new bridge. SPAZIO PONTE: A CRYSTAL CLEAR VIEW T Discover the multimedia contents Virtual visit 47