Italian city to pay new residents 9,000 euros to move to Alps
The Alpine town of Locana (Piemont region) is waiting for new residents: its population has decreased from 7,000 people in the early 1900s to 1,800 now. The mayor Giovanni Mattiet offers everyone to move to Locana, for the move will be a reward of 9 000 euros (about 676 000 rubles).
Prospective residents must comply with three conditions: they must have a child, a salary of at least 6,000 euros per year and the ability to live in Locan all the time.
According to Mattiet, about 40 residents die each year in the city and 10 are born. He believes only children will be able to revitalize the deserted Italian city, with plans to open a local school.
Relocation offers are available to Italians and any foreigners. The mayor hopes to attract mostly young people who work remotely or can start a business: Locan has closed shops, bars and restaurants.
Locana is located in the Gran Paradiso National Park, the city will appeal to outdoor enthusiasts. Here you can ski and skate, climb, ride bicycles, go hiking and fishing. Distance to the nearest major city, Turin, 45 kilometers. New residents can choose to move one of the abandoned houses. The city can afford such financial incentives, thanks to the hydroelectric power it sells to various parts of Italy.
Another city in Italy intends to increase the number of residents at the expense of visitors: In Sambuca di Sicily began the action “House for 1 Euro”.