This article was translated automatically from Italian.
Milan, a City in Transformation: The Most Important Urban Planning Projects
A look at the main urban development projects in the metropolis.
In recent years, Milan has been at the heart of a genuine urban planning revolution.
The city, already known for its economic and cultural dynamism, is now at the centre of numerous urban regeneration projects that are reshaping entire neighbourhoods. Here is an overview of the main projects that will contribute to the transformation of the metropolis in the coming years.
Scalo Farini and Scalo Romana
Among the most ambitious urban regeneration projects, Scalo Farini stands out: an area of 468,000 square metres set to become one of the city's main green hubs.
It will include a vast park, residential and commercial buildings and the new campus of the Accademia di Brera, with completion of the works scheduled for 2025.
Scalo Romana, on the other hand, will host the Olympic Village for the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. This project, which includes a vast residential and commercial area, will be completed in 2027, with the village converted into homes after the Games.
MIND and the Technology Park
In the Rho Fiera area, the former Expo 2015 site is becoming MIND, a technology and science park of 650,000 square metres. This space will host the IRCCS Galeazzi, the Human Technopole research centre and the new campus of the Università Statale, set to become an international hub for research and innovation.
Piazzale Loreto and the New European Library
Another significant project is the transformation of Piazzale Loreto, which will become a green area with pedestrian spaces, due to be completed by 2026. This work aims to improve urban liveability, turning a high-traffic area into a new gathering place for residents. In the Porta Vittoria area, meanwhile, the New European Library of Information and Culture will be built: an innovative project featuring a sustainable building set among greenery, with the aim of creating a new cultural centre in the city.
SeiMilano and Symbiosis
The SeiMilano project, near the Bisceglie metro station, provides for the creation of a new multifunctional district that will include homes, offices and green spaces over an area of more than 300,000 square metres. Completion is expected between 2025 and 2026. Symbiosis, located south of the centre, is another development under way that aims to create a sustainable, technology-oriented district, with offices and integrated green spaces.
Projects for Neighbourhoods and Residential Housing
Many works are also affecting the more outlying neighbourhoods. For example, the PINQUA project is redeveloping public housing buildings in Giambellino and other areas, with the construction of new, highly energy-efficient homes. These works aim to improve quality of life in the less central neighbourhoods.
In the San Siro area, work is under way on
major redevelopment projects that aim to radically transform the area, making it a new point of reference for the city of Milan.
Recovery of the Trotto and the De Montel Stables: The historic De Montel stables will be transformed into one of the largest spa complexes in Italy, with thermal pools, hydromassage tubs and beauty areas. This project preserves the original Liberty-style architecture of the stables, making the area a point of reference for wellbeing and relaxation.
Ultimately, Milan is establishing itself as a model of urban transformation at international level.
The numerous projects under way, ranging from the regeneration of disused areas to the creation of new residential and cultural spaces, are profoundly changing the face of the city. These works not only meet the needs of an ever-growing metropolis, but also strengthen its role as an innovative and sustainable capital. Milan, with its balance between tradition and modernity, is preparing for an increasingly dynamic future, geared towards improving the quality of life of its citizens..
Alessandro Langella
Founder of Pavé, Milan
He knows Milan through years of hands-on market experience, properties visited and neighbourhoods watched as they changed.
