The NFI is collaborating with the Republic of San Marino to preserve and enhance the vibrancy of its historic centres while promoting sustainable development across the region. The centres have historically provided walkable access to amenities and a strong sense of community identity, and there is a need to preserve and enhance these aspects while simultaneously supporting sustainable forms of new growth and enhancing regional connectivity to support wider movement and integration. 

The NFI scholars assessed each town’s performance in a number of sustainability metrics, such as green space availability, street walkability, cultural activity, and transport connectivity to neighbouring towns. Using this data they created an interactive toolset for local communities and decision-makers, which can be used to compare and evaluate projects and interventions aimed at improving the quality of life of residents