Archaeological excavations will soon resume in Pietralata, a necessary step before presenting the final project for AS Roma's new stadium in this location.

The forest, however, does not exist

According to Il Messaggero, the archaeological work will take approximately a month. Meanwhile, an agronomist, after analyzing the tree species and vegetation, concluded that the area may have degraded and ruled out the existence of a forest. The final step before the project’s approval will be the convening of the Services Conference, during which the environmental impact and urban planning aspects of the investment will be assessed.

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Another point of contention: auto parts store

The Administrative Court of the Lazio Region (TAR) upheld a complaint from Mb Ricambi Auto against the decision of the Rome authorities, which prohibited it from continuing its commercial activities on the future site of AS Roma's stadium. This information, initially reported by Radio Roma Sound, was confirmed in the published court ruling. In its justification, TAR stated that Mb Ricambi Auto, operating at Via degli Aromi 50 with vehicle display, rental, and auto parts sales, contested the city’s decision to revoke its business permits.

Rome justified this decision by citing the need to demolish illegal structures on one of the plots. Authorities emphasized that, according to regulations, commercial activities must be conducted in buildings that meet construction and urban planning standards, which was not the case here.

However, Mb Ricambi provided documents proving it had ceased operations on plot No. 138, where the illegal structures were found. Moreover, the city itself had previously allowed the company to relocate its activities to other plots (Nos. 90 and 97), which also belong to Rome but were temporarily leased to the company. As a result, TAR ruled that the later revocation of permits based on previous urban planning violations was inconsistent with earlier administrative decisions that aimed to ensure the continuity of the company’s business operations.

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Rome authorities respond: "nothing changes, the land is public"

Rome’s urban planning department acknowledges that Mb Ricambi Auto has proven its withdrawal from plot No. 138. At the same time, officials emphasize that the ruling confirms the public nature of this land, resolving part of the ownership issue. The city authorities state that the company is still operating on municipal land and will be required to vacate the area as soon as the land is needed for stadium construction.

Currently, no eviction is taking place, as the principle is to avoid removing businesses unless necessary to prevent economic harm. However, once construction begins, the company will be removed, just like residents occupying other plots.