Founded in 1901 as Officine Meccaniche, Reggiane has undergone over a century of transformation, from the production of locomotives and machinery to the aeronautical and agricultural industries, up to its latest orders in the heavy engineering sector. A history of innovation and crisis, of periods of expansion and fierce labor struggles that have shaped not only the fate of the factory, but also that of the city. After its closure, the imposing architecture of Reggiane remained silent witnesses to a glorious past for years, until it was reborn with the regeneration project that transformed it into spaces for innovation, culture, and community.
FROM 1901 TO TODAY
The history of Reggiane
NEW SPACES, NEW OPPORTUNITIES
The future of the Innovation Park
The transformation of the former Reggiane factory continues with a forward-looking vision: construction sites are underway and agreements are already finalized, shaping spaces that expand the possibilities of urban living. Youth residences, green avenues, training facilities, and new social spaces will become an integral part of the park, helping to redefine the relationship between the city and its historic spaces.
The goal is to create a diverse ecosystem, capable of responding to different yet complementary needs: greenery and movement, work and education, recreation and culture. A set of intertwined functions, connecting the community's needs in a broad and coherent project. Future interventions are therefore not just architectural restoration, but the promise of new ways of living, working, and meeting: spaces designed to be experienced every day, restoring vitality and a sense of belonging to the heart of the city.
Emme Building
Modern residences, common areas, and recreational spaces will breathe new life into Palazzina Emme, a welcoming and sustainable home for students and young people in the city. With its 80 rooms, photovoltaic system, and dedicated areas for sustainable mobility, the project will strengthen the connection between education, community, and the surrounding area.
Avenue
Inspired by the historic Spanish street, two green avenues will be created between the railway, Viale delle Officine Meccaniche Reggiane, and the Santa Croce neighborhood, transforming themselves not just into passageways and connections, but into authentic places to be experienced. With pedestrian and bicycle paths, cultural and sports spaces, and sustainable water management, La Rambla will offer the city a welcoming and accessible environment year-round.
Project realized thanks to European funding from the Emilia-Romagna Region.
Cathedral
Located on the southernmost section of Shed 17, the Cathedral will retain much of its historic structure and be transformed into three floors of approximately 1.000 square meters each. It will house university courses, ITS Maker laboratories, and the new headquarters of the CRPA, strengthening the Innovation Park's role as a center for research, training, and development.
