Scicli‘s Jungi Village Faces Degradation: Residents Demand Action

Residents of Jungi village, located in Scicli, italy, are expressing increasing concern over the deteriorating conditions in their neighborhood, specifically along Via Pietro Nenni. Citing years of neglect, residents are calling for urgent intervention to address issues of degradation and insecurity. Political groups Start Scicli and the Democratic Party have responded by presenting a motion for discussion at the upcoming City Council meeting on June 26, 2025.

Mounting Concerns Over Living Conditions

Start Scicli and the Democratic Party are highlighting the state of abandonment and insecurity that has plagued the Jungi village area for an extended period. The groups emphasize that dozens of families,including many children,are affected by the current conditions. Specific issues cited include dilapidated public housing,dismantled squares,hazardous sidewalks,dangerous trees,overgrown brush,rodent infestations,and widespread waste accumulation.

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The political groups assert that residents are “tired of seeing their neighborhood abandoned and at such low levels.”

Safety and Security Risks

Beyond the physical degradation, Start Scicli and the Democratic Party also report instances of alleged criminal activity, including loitering and drug dealing, further jeopardizing the safety and well-being of residents. These factors contribute to a context that “seriously puts the safety and health of residents at risk.”

Proposed Solutions and Demands

To address these pressing issues, Start Scicli and the Democratic Party are advocating for