In previous years, the inhabitants of the surrounding areas have been firmly against the idea, which effectively blocked its construction; however issues appear to be settled.
Florence mayor Dario Nardella commented on the matter; “we can now finally begin developing the potential of Peretola and will work hard so that Florence can catch up with modern, European cities with a flight capacity to match.”
To read more in Italian, visit Florence’s La Repubblica news site. (karen gee)