12/09/2025
In several Italian cities, public benches are being redesigned with small built in shelters underneath to protect stray cats from cold, rain, and danger. These cozy spaces include soft bedding and food bowls, giving homeless animals a safe place to rest while staying part of their familiar environment.
The project shows how urban design and compassion can work together. With simple changes, everyday public spaces are being transformed into lifesaving shelters for animals that would otherwise be left exposed on the streets.