- Contain fewer than 50,000 people.
- Commit deeply to preserve and sustain the environment.
- Encourage thoughtful development and use of new technologies for sustainability.
- Foster local culture and preserve heritage traditions.
- Promote healthy eating and lifestyle.
- Support local artisans and businesses.
- Welcome visitors.
- Encourage active participation in community life.
More about Cittaslow
Common Characteristics of Cittaslow Towns:
What do Cittaslow Towns Do?
- Undertake projects focused on sustainability and quality of life issues.- Connect a broad base of resources in the community.
- Bring local residents together to work collectively for the good of their town.
- Commit to work toward meeting Cittaslow’s tangible goals and principles.
- Exchange ideas and best practices with other member towns in the Cittaslow network.
Cittaslow Towns Meet Specific Requirements:
- Environmental protection and sustainability
- Local products
- Hospitality
- Infrastructure, road safety and bicycle paths
- Historic buildings
- New technology
- Cultural and historical values and diversity
- Unique town identity
- Local products
- Hospitality
- Infrastructure, road safety and bicycle paths
- Historic buildings
- New technology
- Cultural and historical values and diversity
- Unique town identity
