GREEN SPACES

Systemic Analysis

Naviglio grande, that penetrates into the heart of Milan, defines an ecological corridor connecting different territories. It is due to the presence of this system that the axis is composed of a high amount of green spaces. Parco Agricolo sud i.e. a large protected rural area in southern part of Milan is an important green space. This is also the reason for the city to expand upwards protecting the ecological heritage of Po valley.

The green spaces in the Urban core are mostly fragmented composed of mainly parks and sports fields. Whereas as we progress from peri-urban to rural areas, the green spaces are composed by high agricultural value land.

SCALI FERROVIARI - CIRCLE LINE

Two of the 7 abandoned railway yard of the green proposal are a part of this axis. The abandoned infrastructure will be transformed into urban parks, from degraded places to the lungs of the city. San Christoforo’s location is kind of the transition from urban to rural matrix. Whereas Porta Genova is at the core of urban matrix where the green is most fragmented.