Politecnico di Milano - Architecture and Society Faculty - Master course of Urban planning and territorial policies
Urban policies design laboratory - A.Y. 2007-2008
Recreation: scenarios for Castelletto
Students: Professors: Tutors:
Thomas Astulfoni m. 722492 Alessandro Balducci Paolo Cottino
Lorenzo Barbieri m. 722985 Antonella Bruzzese Francesca Santaniello
Ruba Rached m. 722842 Gabriele Rabaiotti Lina Scavuzzo
Index Recreation: scenarios for Castelletto
1. The area
2. Problem
3. Solution: the Sports Village
4. Six scenarios for the area
5. Conclusions
1. The area Recreation: scenarios for Castelletto
North-West Settimo
city Milanese
Milan Italtel
Province of Milan
1. The area: Settimo Milanese Recreation: scenarios for Castelletto
• Settimo: a municipality of 18,000 inhabitants
• Major development after WWII:
From the dominance of agriculture
to the development of industry & services
• It is close to Milan …
… but mantains its own identity
1. The area: Castelletto & Italtel Recreation: scenarios for Castelletto
• Castelletto: industrial area isolated from the main town
• Located at borders of municipality
• Presence of semi-abandoned industrial buildings
• Existing sports facilities
• Italtel: Italian telecommunication company
• Previously working on telephony equipment &
components
• Now dedicated to next generation network &
services
• Castelletto now hosts the headquarters and the R&D
labs
1. The area: Castelletto & Italtel Recreation: scenarios for Castelletto
Map of area
S = 90 ha
Legend
R&D facilities
Sports facilities
Abandoned
buildings
Empty area
Parco sud
Municipality
boundaries
1. The area: Characterization Report Recreation: scenarios for Castelletto
• Description: • Biodiversity potential:
regeneration of industrial area of low
Italtel
• Archaeological potential:
• Trajectory of change: medium
constantly increasing
• Management:
• Factors influencing change:
economic recess & inactivity highly dependent on use of site
• Capacity to absorb change: • Quality of life potential:
high high
• Sensitivity rating:
low
2. Problem Recreation: scenarios for Castelletto
• General theme: regenerating industrial areas
• Socio-economic development
• Involvement of actors & population in economic productivity & social
rejuventation
• Environmental & aesthetic attractive outcomes
• Specific theme: regenerating Castelletto - a partially abandoned area
• Activate the area in terms of social integration of surroundings
• Ensure increased dynamics
• Remodel abandoned industrial buildings
• Keep, renovate, rebuild, enlarge
• Not just industrial regeneration but also structural recreation.
3. The solution Recreation: scenarios for Castelletto
• What project for Castelletto?
• Scenarios offer
different options for development of area
an aid to find the most feasible scenario
a way to explore different possibilities
various solutions for the area
• The solution:
a Sports village as the core of the project
six different scenarios proposing different solutions
4. Sports Village Recreation: scenarios for Castelletto
• Multi- functional sports facility
• Indoor & outdoor activities
• Services & facilities:
• restaurants
• relax centre
• rooms for events, seminars,...
• Improvement of social
environment of Rhodense area
• Multi-functional place:
benefits and impacts
4.1 Scenario n.1: Sports Village &
Recreation: scenarios for Castelletto
Spaces for the Youth
• Sport
• Diversity
• Well-being
• Nature
• Urban culture
• Youth
• Dynamism
4.1 Scenario n.1: Sports Village &
Recreation: scenarios for Castelletto
Spaces for the Youth
Map of scenario
• Space for the youth
• Urban culture
• New dynamic
• Diversity
• Attraction of a new type
of population
• Increasing of the local
economy
• Covers the demand of
different & street sports
• Enhances the
competition
4.2 Scenario n.2: Sports Village &
Recreation: scenarios for Castelletto
Research and Development on sports
• Sports
• Research
• Development
• Partnership
• Productivity
• Gain of time
• Sport spirit
• Mixed area
4.2 Scenario n.2: Sports Village &
Recreation: scenarios for Castelletto
Research and Development on sports
Map of scenario
• Mixed infrastructures
• Research &
development on sport
• Innovative concept
• Allows the mix
between development &
uses
• Create a positive
dynamic & jobs
• Bring a sport spirit to
the territory
4.3 Scenario n.3: Sports Village &
Recreation: scenarios for Castelletto
Spaces for Culture and Entertainment
• Sports
• Social Activities
• Multi-functionality
• Flexibility
• Local events
• Meetings
4.3 Scenario n.3: Sports Village &
Recreation: scenarios for Castelletto
Spaces for Culture and Entertainment
Map of scenario
• Local events
• Meetings
• Small concerts
• Exhibitions
• The two main functions
share some spaces
• Different uses
• Advantages for local
community
4.4 Scenario n.4: Sports Village &
Recreation: scenarios for Castelletto
Spaces for Offices and SME
• Sports
• Economic development
• Local initiatives
• Employment opportunities
• New dynamics
4.4 Scenario n.4: Sports Village &
Recreation: scenarios for Castelletto
Spaces for Offices and SME
Map of scenario
• catalyst to economic
development
• investment opportunities
• social networking
• built fabric restored
• modern technology &
trends involved
• exterior & interior elegance
• attract enterprises &
initiatives
• continuous flow of activity in
terms of space and time
4.5 Scenario n.5: Sports Village &
Recreation: scenarios for Castelletto
Spaces for Temporary Accomodations
• Sports
• Ordinary uses
• Accommodation for users
• Temporary events
• Social services
4.5 Scenario n.5: Sports Village &
Recreation: scenarios for Castelletto
Spaces for Temporary Accomodations
Map of scenario
• accomodation to village
users
• buildings can be
demolished & rebuilt
• enusre appeal to
modern taste
• leads to more event
organization
• large target group
• can be extended to
users of Fiera
• challenge to ensure
continuous flow of activity
4.6 Scenario n.6: Sports Village &
Recreation: scenarios for Castelletto
Spaces for Sports University
• Sports
• Theory & practice
• Integration
• Campus spirit
• New opportunities
4.6 Scenario n.6: Sports Village &
Recreation: scenarios for Castelletto
Spaces for Sports University
Map of the scenario
• A new campus
•Statale and/or
Cattolica
• New connected
facilities
• Strong attraction
• The two main
functions influence
each other
• New workplaces
• Advantages for the
local community
• Liveabilty of the area
is improved
5. Conclusions Recreation: scenarios for Castelletto
Next steps:
• public consultation & participation
• incorporating the feedback in project development
• endeavour to accommodate evolving needs into development
• assessing scenarios’ feasibility
• implementation of the most suitable scenario
Possible developments:
• Landscape strategy highlight open space opportunities
• Sports development strategy sports facilities construction
• Transportation strategy local transportation projects
• Public inclusion strategy public integration projects
• Specific development strategy bringing together actors to discuss
opportunities