Nichelino, common of 60 thousand inhabitants at the gates of Torino famous for
its "Red Square" in line with the inclinations policies now also has the
sidewalks of the same color. The Common, in fact, has started an experimentation
on via Torino, where the walkway for pedestrians was repainted bright red on the
side of the street which leads to red square, which in official toponymy town is
called in reality piazza Vittorio. It is the square where stands the town hall
and that once had the shape of the scythe and the hammer, although in recent
years and has been redesigned. "The choice has nothing to do with the political
history", ensures the councillor for public works, Filippo d'Aveni. It is rather
"a technical expedient to make more visible the sidewalks - explains - Even
potholes and cracks can be seen immediately and better. And then the new
coverage and draining and non-slip. If it works we will extend to other roads".
Certainly the kilometer and a half of a red flashy in the direction of the
piazza can be seen at a distance and has already raised some controversy: among
the citizens there and to those who don't like. Also the alderman admits: "We
are indeed we had thought of a different color, a little more red brick ... '
CARLOTTA ROCKS