Alessandrino is a peripheral neighborhood of Rome located about ten kilometers east of the city center, inside the Grande Raccordo Anulare (GRA), along Via Casilina. This study of the quartiere combines both qualitative and quantitative analysis in order to examine the current character of the neighborhood and major changes influencing the area. This analysis also identifies opportunities for future development, especially taking into consideration the presence of the new Metro C line in the neighborhood, as well as proposals from the Comune di Roma for construction of new public spaces. Originally used as farmland, Alessandrino grew into a substantial Roman peripheral neighborhood in the 1950s and 1960s which then continued to develop until present day, transforming from an occupied area to a formalized neighborhood. Compared to surrounding peripheral neighborhoods Alessandrino is unique in that it has substantial public and private services and a strong neighborhood identity. Alessandrino is a community with shops, grocery stores, and schools. However the neighborhood is also facing issues related to street infrastructure, lost space, and poor connectivity. With complex demographic changes in recent years it seems Alessandrino is entering a new phase in identity as well as development. There are currently Comune di Roma plans for public space renovation in and around Alessandrino as well as ATAC plans for public transit changes. We conducted resident interviews, classified street and building typologies of the area and analyzed 2001 and 2011 Rome ISTAT data all in order to identify the strengths, weaknesses, threats and opportunities in urban development for Alessandrino. Appendices, found at the end of this book, offer supplementary materials that aided in the study of our neighborhood, including Lynch maps, resident interview transcripts, and an extensive case study of the Metro C line. After becoming familiar with the neighborhood and identifying opportunities and challenges we include a ‘vision’ for the future in which the themes and conclusions of our study can be incorporated into the current plans for redevelopment in Alessandrino.