MIND innovation District
By CARLO RATTI ASSOCIATI, SYSTEMATICA, J+S, BEMAA, ROSSI BIANCHI, GAD, LAND
In Milan, Italy
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Author CARLO RATTI ASSOCIATI, SYSTEMATICA, J+S, BEMAA, ROSSI BIANCHI, GAD, LAND
City Milan
Country Italy
Year 2017
Program Innovation District
Technical Info
Site area 970000 sqm
Gfa 0 sqm
Density 0 far
Population density 0 inh/ha
Home Units: 0
Jobs 0
Streetsroad: 0 %
Buildup: 0 %
NonBuild-up: 0 %
Residential 0 %
Business 0 %
Commercial 0 %
Civic 0 %
Description
  • It is an urban innovation district. 
  • It is being constructed at the former site of the Expo Milano 2015. 
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    Land Use

     

  • The major portion of the site would be an innovation hub. There would be facilities for incubation, research and offices. 
  • One portion of the district would be a mixed-use urban district. 
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    Creation of public spaces 

     

  • The Common Ground consists of two floor height active ground floor space throughout the entire plan.It aims to create a permeable street level. 
  • It consists of a system of public/semi-public courtyards along with commercial activities and terraces. 
  • There is a large green area at the centre of the district. 
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    Mobility 

     

  • The central axis of the district is the Decumano.It acts as a light mobility corridor. It is connected to a system of gardens and canals. 
  • A portion of the district is being designed for autonomous mobility. 
  • The district plans to have fully electric transport, walkable streets and cycle routes in order to cut down vehicular use by 50%. 
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    Sustainability 

     

  • The district aims to be a zero-carbon district. 
  • New building technologies like Design for manufacturing and assembly and digital twin are being used.
  • The project is aiming for LEED Gold certification.
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