Its economic development also conforms to the redevelopment of its physical space. A vast series of interventions have been planned and started, aimed at integrating the city’s rich history and the renewed exigencies of service agility. Besides being easily accessible from outside, great urban reforms are been realised in Turin’s territory: renewal of the infrastructures and new construction works, redevelopment of the historical centre and revitalisation of the suburbs, doubling of the public parks and gardens, and the enhancement of the city’s characteristic river environment.

Thanks to its favourable geographical position (Turin is at the foot of the Alps, and just 45 minutes away from 375 miles of ski slopes, known to skiers worldwide) and to the great professionalism of its services and its integrated productive system, Turin and its region presented themselves on the world scenario to compete for the adjudication of the Winter Olympic Games in 2006. Its candidacy was successful, so from now on the city and its territory will be preparing to accommodate this world event: indeed, new structures and services will be planned and built, such as hotels, restaurants, sports facilities etc., which will contribute to increasing Turin’s capacity for visitor hospitality.

Productive system
Turin can boast its important productive systems on the world market: besides the Fiat Group, there are important car design companies like Pininfarina, Bertone, Italdesign Giugiaro and Dayco, Alenia in aerospace engineering and also important firms in the food and drinks sector – Lavazza (international leader in the coffee market), Cinzano and Martini & Rossi (production of sparkling wines and liqueurs), Ferrero, Caffarel and Peyrano (confectionery of the highest quality).