Regen Infrastructure: Seminar and Exhibition in Milan
Dialogues on Infrastructure Regeneration
To address urban challenges and promote sustainable development, students from the Urban Design Studio (led by Prof Grazia Concilio and Patrizia Scrugli) and the Urban and Environmental Design Studio (led by Prof Matteo Motti and Giovanna Fontana) at Politecnico di Milano are taking the initiative. Their work aims to initiate a constructive dialogue with local associations and policymakers to explore the potential for infrastructure regeneration and the reclamation of public spaces in Milan.
The Agenda
18:30 | PoliMi Professors’ Address
- Grazia Concilio & Patrizia Scrugli PoliMi: Opening Remarks and Introduction to the Meeting, Third Mission
- Matteo Motti & Giovanna Fontana: Urban and Environmental Design, Infrastructure, and the Environmental Challenge
- Talita Medina & Elena Acerbi: Urban Design, Infrastructure, and Reclaiming Public Spaces
19:00 | Voices from Local Associations
- Federico Del Prete (Legambiente)
- Marina Tassara (AGPF)
- Silvia Di Stefano (NONVEDIAMOLORA)
19:20 | Institutional Perspectives and Reactions
- Dario Monzio Compagnoni (Municipality 3)
- Giuseppe Pepe (Municipality 4)
- Giulia Pelucchi (Municipality 8)
- Elena Grandi (Environmental Department – Municipality of Milan)
- Giancarlo Tancredi (Urban Regeneration Department – Municipality of Milan)
Following the discussions, there will be a networking Aperitivo session.
This event aims to explore new strategies for urban regeneration and sustainable development by bringing together academia, local governance, and community activism. The collaborative effort reflects an international trend towards reimagining urban spaces for the benefit of all. Please stay tuned for insights and inspiration from this dynamic exchange!
