Siena
City features
With a population of more than 53,000 residents, the Municipality of Siena is one of the most enchanting and sustainable cities in Italy, famous for its historic, artistic, and cultural heritage. Through a series of policies and initiatives, the city has distinguished itself by enhancing its cultural and environmental heritage, along with protecting its collective assets. Beyond its rich cultural history and architectural heritage, the city and province of Siena offer valuable lessons in sustainable community development, sense of place, and strong urban-rural connections, placing Siena at the forefront of EU urban sustainability initiatives. Siena has demonstrated innovative solutions for the management and promotion of tourism, including the creation of responsible tourism programmes, the promotion of local businesses and the encouragement of walking and cycling tourism. The city is committed to promoting quality and sustainability in construction, as defined by regional guidelines.
118.5 km2
City coverage
53,000 residents
Population
5,321,000 mq2
Green areas
Timberhaus impacts
TIMBERHAUS offers Siena the potential to develop a digital pilot project for a renovation/refurbishment case study, boosting the wood construction value chain, particularly for the city’s green areas, of which Siena is rich, both in its historic centre and in the surrounding valleys. The city is committed to promoting quality and sustainability in the redevelopment of historic buildings with wood.