WIP - WORK IN POLISS

WIP – The Place That Wasn’t There, in Sassari

2025 – 2029

WIP – Work in POLISS is an urban and social regeneration project created to give back to the city of Sassari a space it was missing: an open, accessible, and vibrant place where participation, inclusion, and culture become daily experiences. It is a project dedicated to the entire community, built together with the people who live in and move through the city.

The Location

WIP is based within the POLISS Center, located in via Baldedda in the Monte Rosello district. In recent years, Officine Condivise has led training programs, workshops, and social activities here, proving that this space has enormous potential to become a landmark for all of Sassari. From this experience, a broader vision has taken shape—one that puts the community at its center and imagines the place that wasn’t there yet: a neighborhood hub that is well-tended, welcoming, and lived-in from day one.

The Project

WIP will develop over four years, progressively activating different areas of the POLISS center. Each space will serve a specific function and hold symbolic value for the city.

• Year One – The Threshold: The first year focuses on "the threshold"—the entrance and welcome areas—to greet residents of the neighborhood and the city. WIP will immediately be an open space for everyone to get to know the project and start taking part.

• Year Two – Green Areas: The POLISS gardens will be transformed into an open-air laboratory and a recreational space for people of all ages.

• Years Three & Four – Sport, Culture, and Music: The sports field, the artistic and music studios, and the open-air theater (cavea) will become the project's beating heart. This phase will host community sports, concerts, performances, talks, cultural festivals, and events that showcase local talent.

How to Get Involved

Starting from the early months of 2026, WIP will be a space open to ideas, projects, and activities—and everyone can play an active role! Here is how you can experience WIP firsthand:

• Join our Workshops

• Graphic Arts & Signage: March 10, 17, 24, 31 and April 14 | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Every Tuesday)

• Woodworking & Light Carpentry: April 21, 28 and May 5, 12, 19, 26 | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Every Tuesday)

• Botany & Tactical Gardening: April 23, 30 and May 7, 14, 21, 28 | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Every Thursday)

• Educational Self-Construction Site (Multi-disciplinary): 100 hours total | May 18 to May 31, 2025 | 9:30 AM – 7:30 PM (Weekdays)

Propose an Idea Whether it’s a small neighborhood project, a social initiative, or activities for youth and seniors: WIP collects ideas and helps turn them into reality.

Support the Project We welcome sponsorships, contributions, and public-private partnerships to strengthen this innovative model of a community neighborhood center.