C40 Reinventing Cities, a competition that is part of Milanâs strategic plan to transform underused railway areas on the site of a former freight terminal, recently selected LâINNESTO as its winning project.
The LâINNESTO project area spans 62,000 sm and comprises three parts: the former railway station next to the Greco-Pirelli station, a green area on Via Breda Street, and an abandoned track overlooking the west of theBicocca district.
Upon completion, LâINNESTO will be Italyâs first carbon-neutral social housing project. The project will use a fourth generation district heating system connected to the neighborhood and powered by on-site renewable sources. With a target of 60% green space, LâINNESTO will limit space for cars and prioritize bike parking, electric car charging terminals, and a shared neighborhood car fleet. The design also includes a Human Adaptive Zone, a collaborative neighborhood with an agricultural heart. Rainwater will be 100% reused, which will save 30% on drinking water consumption. 15% of wastewater is treated directly on site.
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The projectâs CO2 balance sheet takes into account the construction and the following 30 years of management. LâINNESTO has been designed to achieve a zero balance throughout its life cycle.
The project was proposed by a team including: Fondo Immobiliare Lombardia, InvestiRE SGR (manager), Barreca & La Varra (architect and landscape design), Arup Italia (urban and environmental design), and Stantec (site remediation, wastewater and rainwater management).
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