Parco Unione – Ex Falck Areas, Sesto San Giovanni

Italy

The Parco Unione project addresses the dual identity of the Sesto San Giovanni area, bridging the historical urban fabric of ex-Falck industries with the marks of recent industrial transformations.

The Parco Unione project addresses the dual identity of the Sesto San Giovanni area, bridging the historical urban fabric of ex-Falck industries with the marks of recent industrial transformations.

The Parco Unione project addresses the dual identity of the Sesto San Giovanni area, bridging the historical urban fabric of the former Falck industries, with the marks of recent industrial transformations. This innovative park is composed of multiple interconnected elements that dialogue with existing industrial structures, aiming to create a distinctive identity and recognisability for the park itself.

Parco Unione is designed to be a vibrant destination, blending innovative and contemporary functions. It seeks to become a place of attraction, distinguished by its landscape characteristics and a functional mix that appeals to various users on different scales. The park’s layout is defined by a main loop intersected by thematic loops, each with its unique features and designed to cater to specific user groups.

The thematic loops include:

  • Community Loop: This loop, featuring playgrounds, picnic areas, and communal gardens, is designed for families and local residents and promotes social interaction and community engagement.
  • Sports and Recreation Loop: This area, equipped with sports fields, fitness trails, and cycling paths, caters to athletes and fitness enthusiasts and encourages an active lifestyle.
  • Nature and Biodiversity Loop: This loop highlights areas planted with woodlands and tree lines and incorporates Nature-Based Solutions. It is dedicated to nature lovers and those seeking tranquillity.

Alongside these thematic areas, the project prioritises enhancing the environmental and landscape quality. Extensive spaces are dedicated to woodlands and tree-lined avenues, promoting biodiversity and ecological sustainability. Nature-based solutions are a core aspect of the park’s design, aimed at improving air quality, managing water resources, and creating a resilient urban environment.

In addition to its environmental focus, Parco Unione integrates various innovative features to ensure it is a dynamic and functional space. The park includes interactive installations, art displays, and cultural venues, making it an attractive spot for visitors and enhancing its role as a community hub.

Articulating these diverse functions within the park creates a harmonious blend of nature and urban life. It ensures that Parco Unione serves as a model for sustainable urban redevelopment. By addressing the historical and contemporary aspects of Sesto San Giovanni, the park fosters a sense of continuity and evolution, reflecting the area’s rich heritage while paving the way for future growth.

Parco Unione exemplifies how thoughtful landscape architecture can transform urban spaces, creating environments that are not only visually appealing but also functional, inclusive, and ecologically sound. This project underscores the potential of landscape design to shape meaningful and sustainable urban experiences for diverse user groups.

Extension

144.608 m2 of urban public park
37.000 m2 of woodland areas
17.000 m2 of great clearing
7.600 m2 of activity areas ( leisure, playground, sport fields)
+6500 linear metres of new pedestrian and cycling
+200 linear metres of vegetated canal

Ecosystemic services

+ 65.000 kg/C02 absorbed per year
17 native tree species
1383 new trees

New attractions

Running path
1 main loop
3 thematic loops
4 main urban entrance squares

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