IMOLA

Imola is the second largest city in terms of population of the Metropolitan City of Bologna, where the care of public spaces and green areas has always been a key element for the City Administration, who longed to grant an enhanced quality of life and well-being even in more residential neighbourhoods. Since 2022, Imola implemented a climate mitigation and adaptation strategy focusing on urban green infrastructure and sustainable mobility.

While identifying the Paths, Imola considered that the train station plays a key role in attracting tourists from Bologna or Ravenna to visit the city. From this context arises the selection of two routes to transform into Cool Paths, both starting from the train station and ending at the Enzo and Dino Ferrari Racetrack. The Racetrack hosts internationally renowned events, attracting visitors from all around the world, especially during the F1 Grand Prix, and is located a short distance from the historic center and about 1.5km from the train station.

Approximately 1.5km long, follows a linear path using existing cycle-pedestrian connections. It starts at the train station, crosses the historic centre, two central squares Piazza Matteotti and Piazza Gramsci and the Town Hall. It continues along Viale Dante, which is lined with early 20th-century historic villas, crosses the Santerno River Park, and reaches the Enzo and Dino Ferrari Racetrack.

Also starts at the train station, enters the historic centre and at the touristic point Torre dell’Orologio goes along Via Emilia to reach the Municipal Library with its Historical Archive and Museums, Sforza Fortress surrounded by a green area, Porta Montanara (a historic gate from the ancient city walls), Osservanza Park, Parco Aviatori D’Italia, the River Park, and finally the Enzo and Dino Ferrari Racetrack.