New urban District, ex Alfa Romeo, Arese

Italy

The redevelopment of the former Alfa Romeo area proposes a new urban district centered on an extensive green system. Anchored by an Urban Forest, the project regenerates fragmented territory, reconnecting it to the regional ecological network and transforming it into a multifunctional, climate-resilient, and socially inclusive metropolitan landscape.

The redevelopment of the former Alfa Romeo area proposes a new urban district centered on an extensive green system. Anchored by an Urban Forest, the project regenerates fragmented territory, reconnecting it to the regional ecological network and transforming it into a multifunctional, climate-resilient, and socially inclusive metropolitan landscape.

The strategic regeneration of the ex Alfa Romeo site introduces a new urban model based on nature. The core of the project is the creation of a large Urban Forest, acting as both an ecological infrastructure and a vibrant public space. This green system addresses the existing territorial fragmentation by linking the site to the supra-municipal ecological network. With wooded areas and a new water body, the natural landscape becomes the catalyst for the district’s transformation. The design enhances environmental comfort and supports diverse urban functions while integrating nature-based solutions to respond to climate change. The project promotes flexibility, sustainability, and resilience, enabling a dynamic relationship between people, nature, and the built environment. The Urban Forest is not just a space but a framework for new life patterns—offering areas to live, work, and gather. Through this vision, the district aims to become a model for future metropolitan redevelopment.

The project spans three municipalities and integrates 18 hectares of new green areas and 3.5 hectares of water basin. This renewed green matrix supports biodiversity, mobility, and climate mitigation. The landscape-led strategy prioritizes long-term adaptability and social cohesion, strengthening links with adjacent areas and enhancing the site’s environmental identity. By turning a former industrial void into a thriving ecological and social hub, the project acts as a driver for broader territorial regeneration across the metropolitan fabric of Arese, Lainate, and Garbagnate Milanese.

Green Spaces

・18 ha of new green areas

Sustainable Design

・3.5 ha of new basin

Social Impact

・3 Municipalities involved

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