Acilia is a frazione (a territorial subdivision of a comune) that lies between Rome’s historical center and Ostia, and is part of the Comune di Roma. A relatively young neighborhood that was incorporated in 1916, its history has been marked by informal development surrounding the main commercial district along Via di Acilia. Because of its large size, a focus area was identified for its unique features and importance to the community. This focus area, the enlarged borgo (a settlement outside city walls) of South Central Acilia, is the site of this report’s investigation. Through the use of street surveys, statistical and demographic data analysis, and both informal and formal interviews, we determined the three priority themes for our project: identity, connectivity, and functionality. Using these as guiding themes, we aspire to present a vision that makes living and working in Acilia a more pleasant and social experience that takes advantage of the neighborhood’s dynamic history and unique location. Street surveys assisted us in the formulation of maps detailing figure-grounds for buildings and streets, building typology, street hierarchy, lost space, and green space, among others. Demographic data was obtained from The National Institute for Statistics, and revealed similarities and differences between Acilia and Rome. Meanwhile, a combination of informal and formal interviews gave personal and first-hand accounts of life in Acilia from the perspective of those who live there.