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Planet Smart City is addressing the global housing crisis with a unique approach that focuses on sustainable and smart large residential districts. The company, co-founded by Gianni Savio, aims to create affordable housing solutions while fostering community engagement and social innovation. Unlike traditional developers, Planet Smart City remains actively involved in the communities they develop, creating shared spaces managed by community professionals. This model is particularly focused on low-income families in countries experiencing high urban migration, such as India and Brazil.

To enhance community interaction and management, Planet Smart City developed the ‘Planet App,’ which allows residents to access 200 different smart solutions and digital services from their smartphones. This app also keeps citizens informed about local events held in shared spaces, known as ‘innovation hubs.’ The company’s approach has shown significant results, with 90% of social initiatives being driven by residents within 9 to 10 months, empowering them to autonomously address community challenges and foster thriving neighborhoods.

The company’s competence center in Turin leverages European experiences from past housing crises to inform their strategies in other regions. They are also involved in urban regeneration projects in Europe, such as a €500 million initiative to transform the Ex Macello district in Milan into the city’s first carbon-negative area. Strategic funding from investors like Oltre Ventures, supported by the European Investment Fund (EIF), has been crucial for Planet Smart City’s growth, enabling them to pursue ambitious projects that integrate sustainability, digital technology, and affordable housing development.

Through its innovative model, Planet Smart City is setting new standards for sustainable urban development, accelerating real estate innovation, and contributing to a brighter future for communities.