Porto 15

Porto 15 is a collaborative residence located in the city center of Bologna, Italy, offering 18 rental apartments for young individuals under 35. The project aims to foster a sense of community and shared living among the residents through the utilization of five common spaces for various activities, gatherings, and collaborative projects. It is considered one of the first cohousing initiatives in Italy entirely driven by public efforts, with 49 potential residents involved in the community-building process. The selection process for Porto 15 involved self-nomination, followed by a matching process with available housing options, leading to a participatory design phase where residents collectively shaped the community values and living regulations. Porto 15 was established as a result of a collaboration between the Municipality of Bologna, ASP Città di Bologna, the Department of Youth of the Prime Minister's Office, ACER, and the Cooperative SuMisura. The project not only focuses on creating a collaborative living environment but also emphasizes sustainability and care for oneself, others, and the surrounding environment. Upon moving into the apartments, the initial group of residents formed the Porto 15 APS Social Promotion Association to support the cohousing initiative materially and engage in promoting collaborative living models within the city and national and international networks. Furthermore, the website provides information on cookie usage and related technologies. Cookies, scripts, and web beacons are employed to enhance the functionality of the website. Different types of cookies, such as technical, analytical, and marketing/tracking cookies, serve varying purposes. The site uses platforms like WordPress, Google Analytics, Joomla, and Google Fonts, each with specific cookie functionalities. Users are informed about their rights regarding personal data and cookie consent management, including the ability to adjust cookie settings through their browsers. Additionally, contact details are provided for inquiries related to the cookie policy and data privacy.