Slow Movement Guide

Cittaslow is an "international network of cities where the living is good." Good living means having the opportunity to enjoy solutions and services that allow citizens to live in their town in an easy and pleasant way. Living slow means looking for the best of the knowledge of the past and enjoying it thanks to the best possibilities of the present and of the future. The Slow Cities movement promotes the use of technology oriented to improving the quality of the environment and of the urban fabric, along with safe-guarding the production of unique foods that contribute to the character of the region.

In addition, Slow Cities seek to promote dialog and communication between local producers and consumers. With the overarching ideas of environmental conservation, the promotion of sustainable development, and the improvement of urban life.

The designation “Slow City” will become the mark of quality for smaller communities (only those with less than 50,000 residents may apply). Slow Cities are not state capitals or the seat of regional governments, but are strong communities that have made the choice to improve the quality of life for their inhabitants.