On Monday, 24 March, ALDA officially inaugurated its new headquarters in Corso Palladio 76, right in the beating heart of Vicenza — a symbolic and strategic move that reflects our growing role both locally and across Europe.
This new space is more than just an office: it is a home for participation, a centre for ideas, and a meeting point between citizens, institutions and Europe.
We were honoured to welcome distinguished guests and representatives from institutions at all levels, whose presence underlined the relevance of this moment:
🔹 Roberto Ciambetti, President of the Regional Council of Veneto
🔹 Chiara Luisetto, Regional Councillor
🔹 Giacomo Possamai, Mayor of Vicenza
🔹 Andrea Nardin, President of the Province of Vicenza
🔹 Giampietro Michelusi, Mayor of Thiene
We were also delighted to share this celebration with ALDA Members, Partners, Staff, and many citizens — all of whom contribute every day to advancing our mission of local democracy, civic participation, and European cooperation.
The ceremony featured the cutting of the ribbon and the European flag unfurling down the building’s façade — a visual reminder of the values that guide us and of Europe’s presence, at the very centre of Vicenza.
This relocation marks a significant milestone. After many fruitful years at Viale Milano, ALDA made the necessary decision to move due to the exponential growth of the organisation in recent years. With an expanding team, new projects, and stronger local engagement, it became clear that we needed a space that could truly reflect this evolution — both functionally and symbolically. It is a commitment. A commitment to being visible, accessible, and present. To working more closely with the local fabric — cultural, social, institutional — while staying true to our European mission.