The reconstruction of the center of L’Aquila and its hamlets is characterized by innovative standards aimed at streamlining technical and administrative procedures. It is based on a parametric model for determining the allowable contribution managed through a design protocol.

The main news and the substantial phases of the route are summarized in the following:

1. The calculation of contribution with parametric model based on damage and vulnerability of buildings
2. The programming of interventions through the drafting of the project in two parts to be presented at different times;
3. Short times of investigations;
4. Determination based on objective criteria of surcharges for listed or valuable buildings;
5. Drafting of the document accompanying the project
6. Single calculation of repairing the damage and seismic improvement of buildings, within the limits of the contribution to be granted;
7. Replacement construction based on objective criteria;

The legislation builds upon previous experiences adapted to the specific reality of the historical centers of Abruzzo and has been transposed by the Prime Minister’s Decree of 4 February 2013 and the Decrees no. 1 and no. 3 of the Special Office for the Reconstruction of L’Aquila. The substantial stages are:

1. Drafting of the Reconstruction Plan of the City of L’Aquila and its surroundings with the perimeter of the historical centers based on the proposals from the citizens (Decree of the Delegate Commissioner for the reconstruction of L’Aquila no.3/2010);
2. Redaction of the Plan for Reconstruction of the Municipality of L’Aquila and its fractions
3. Redaction of the Part One of the Draft
4. Preliminary investigation and validation of the Part One of the Draft and recognition of the maximum eligible contribution, 2% advance payment of the contribution for technical expenses, structures surveys and for studies on foundation soils;
5. Definition of technical intervention priorities for the historical center of the capital of the region and its hamlets
6. Authorization by the municipality of L’Aquila to submit the second part of the project on the basis of economic availability, priorities for intervention and construction works
7. Presentation of the Second Part of the Draft (within 90 days from the authorization of the Municipality of L’Aquila, in accordance with the Decree no.244 of 28 July 2015);
8. Preliminary investigation and validation of the Second Part and recognition of the eligible contribution after the presentation of the project;
9. Delivery and start of work following grant award.

The tab for the presentation of the reconstruction projects in editable format and compiled via Internet – developed under the design protocol to guide technicians in drafting project proposals -unifies the type and quantity of information required.