Monza Approves Its First Green Plan: From City of the Park to Park City
Developed by LAND Italia, the new Green Plan envisions a more connected and climate-resilient Monza, transforming parks, waterways and public spaces into a continuous green-blue network.
What if a city known for its historic park could become a park itself? This is the vision behind Monza’s first Green Plan (Piano del Verde), approved on 12 November 2026 and developed by LAND Italia to strengthen the city’s natural capital, biodiversity and climate resilience. Home to one of Europe’s largest urban parks, Monza already offers approximately 70 square metres of green space per inhabitant. Yet this remarkable heritage coexists with a densely urbanised landscape, unevenly distributed green spaces and increasing exposure to urban heat islands.
At the heart of LAND Italia’s approach is the transition from Città del Parco (City of the Park) to Città-Parco (Park City): moving beyond isolated green areas to create a connected landscape linking the historic park, waterways, neighbourhoods and everyday public spaces.
The Plan brings together three complementary systems: Blue City, focusing on the Lambro River, the Villoresi Canal and the restoration of waterways; Green City, strengthening urban forests, parks and ecological corridors; and City of Culture, reimagining streets, squares and public spaces through depaving, vegetation, shading and climate adaptation measures. Among the proposed interventions are 13 new access points and resting areas along waterways and approximately 60 hectares of new public green spaces.
Looking ahead, a 30-year transformation scenario envisions 28,000 additional trees and 120 hectares of increased tree canopy cover, with measurable benefits for carbon storage, biodiversity and urban wellbeing. More than a planning instrument, Monza’s Green Plan offers a long-term vision for a city where Nature becomes an integral part of urban life, connecting people, places and ecosystems.
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