Lorenzo Marinone on Youth Policies and Culture in Rome
Lorenzo Marinone, delegate for Youth Policies of Rome Capitale since July 2025 and President of the Budget Commission of the Capitoline Assembly, discusses the role of culture in urban transformation. Key projects include L'Isola che non c'era (since 2022), offering free cultural activities; Cabin Art, transforming six former police kiosks into street art with MAXXI; and Talent Corner, tech stages in parks bookable via app. A Mente Libera, with Farmacap, provides free psychological support for under-35s, a first for a major Italian city. Future plans include the 'Voci dalla Città' podcast call and strengthening youth spaces. Marinone emphasizes constant dialogue between Youth and Culture departments, with initiatives like Generazione Cinema, Generazione Music Contest, and Next Beat (discounted tickets at Auditorium Parco della Musica). He envisions a polycentric, sustainable, international Rome where art, technology, and solidarity coexist.
Key facts
- Lorenzo Marinone is delegate for Youth Policies of Rome Capitale since July 2025.
- He is also President of the Budget Commission of the Capitoline Assembly.
- L'Isola che non c'era project started in 2022 offering free cultural activities.
- Cabin Art transformed six former police kiosks into street art with MAXXI.
- Talent Corner provides tech stages in parks bookable via app.
- A Mente Libera offers five free psychological support sessions for under-35s.
- Rome was the first major Italian city to offer free psychological support for youth.
- Next Beat offers discounted tickets at Auditorium Parco della Musica for under-35s.
Entities
Institutions
- Roma Capitale
- Commissione Bilancio dell’Assemblea Capitolina
- Giovani Democratici del Municipio XII
- MAXXI
- Sovrintendenza Capitolina
- Zètema Progetto Cultura
- Farmacap
- Consulta dei Giovani Imprenditori e Professionisti di Roma Capitale
- Auditorium Parco della Musica
- Artribune
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- Parco Marconi
- Cipro
- Conca d’Oro
- Balduina