VOICED : Italy's Slow City goes global with mellow

The video explores Orvieto, a town in Italy, and its role in the International Slow City Movement, which promotes a slower pace of life to enhance quality of living. Despite economic challenges, the town values artisan quality over mass production. Orvieto has implemented measures like banning cars in the center to maintain its tranquil lifestyle. The Cittaslow philosophy serves as an antidote to negative globalization, emphasizing traditional values and resources. Founded in 1999, the movement has spread to 28 countries and aims to expand further, using Orvieto as a model.

What is the primary focus of the Slow City Movement as described in the first section?

• To increase the speed of production

• To improve quality of life by slowing down

• To promote fast food culture

• To expand urbanization

How does Orvieto manage transportation within the town center?

• By providing bicycles for rent

• By constructing underground tunnels

• By banning cars and using cable cars or escalators

• By allowing only electric cars

What is one of the goals of the Slow City Movement mentioned in the second section?

• To promote fast-paced modernization

• To deplete local resources

• To increase population density

• To act as an antidote against negative globalization

What aspect of life in Orvieto is highlighted in the final section?

• The tranquil and relaxed lifestyle

• The presence of large industrial factories

• The ambition to make a lot of money

• The focus on high-speed internet

Which countries have adopted the Slow City Movement according to the final section?

• Only European countries

• South Korea, Turkey, and the United States

• Only Asian countries

• All countries in South America