This comprehensive thesis navigates the intricate dynamics of Milan's urban landscape, specifically focusing on the transformative potential of the courtyard spaces. It engages in a detailed analysis of the city's existing fabric, highlighting the imperative of sustainable urban development and revealing the distinct characteristics of Milan's courtyard-centric environment. The initial section establishes a contextual foundation emphasizing the unique qualities of three sample zones – the City Center, Intermediate Zone and Peripheral Area. This analysis serves as the bedrock for this innovative design proposal, emphasizing sustainability and community-centricity. Extensive surveys capture community preferences and spatial nuances, resolving a refined understanding of diverse cultural and recreational needs in the courtyards across different zones. The importance of tailoring interventions to neighbourhood-specific preferences becomes apparent, forming the basis for the proposed design guidelines. Differentiated design strategies are meticulously outlined for each zone, addressing spatial constraints, multifunctionality and the seamless integration of green elements. From vertical gardens in the City Center to multifunctional courtyards in Intermediate Zones and expansive cultural integrations in Peripheral Areas, this proposal reflects a profound understanding of Milan's unique urban dynamics. A crucial link between analysis and the proposal is established, ensuring that each design strategy is a direct response to challenges and opportunities identified earlier. The proposal's universal theme of green integration aligns with the community desires, incorporating strategic tree placement, water elements and ecological corridors to enhance comfort, aesthetics and biodiversity. Concluding with insightful recommendations, the thesis emphasizes continuous monitoring, comparative studies with other compact cities and the integration of technology for adaptive, universally applicable and technologically enhanced urban planning. This thesis serves as a comprehensive guide for urban planners, policymakers and community stakeholders offering a blueprint for a sustainable and vibrant urban future in Milan, specifically focusing on the unique potential of courtyard spaces.
Questa tesi completa esplora le intricate dinamiche del paesaggio urbano di Milano, concentrandosi in particolare sul potenziale di trasformazione degli spazi del cortile. Si impegna in un'analisi dettagliata del tessuto esistente della città, evidenziando l'imperativo dello sviluppo urbano sostenibile e rivelando le caratteristiche distintive dell'ambiente incentrato sui cortili di Milano. La sezione iniziale stabilisce una base contestuale sottolineando le qualità uniche di tre zone campione: il centro città, la zona intermedia e l'area periferica. Questa analisi funge da fondamento per questa proposta di design innovativa, sottolineando la sostenibilità e la centralità della comunità. Sondaggi approfonditi catturano le preferenze della comunità e le sfumature spaziali, risolvendo una comprensione raffinata delle diverse esigenze culturali e ricreative nei cortili di diverse zone. Diventa evidente l’importanza di adattare gli interventi alle preferenze specifiche del quartiere, costituendo la base per le linee guida progettuali proposte. Strategie di progettazione differenziate sono meticolosamente delineate per ciascuna zona, affrontando i vincoli spaziali, la multifunzionalità e la perfetta integrazione degli elementi verdi. Dai giardini verticali nel centro città ai cortili multifunzionali nelle zone intermedie e alle estese integrazioni culturali nelle aree periferiche, questa proposta riflette una profonda comprensione delle dinamiche urbane uniche di Milano. Viene stabilito un collegamento cruciale tra analisi e proposta, garantendo che ogni strategia di progettazione sia una risposta diretta alle sfide e alle opportunità identificate in precedenza. Il tema universale dell'integrazione verde della proposta si allinea con i desideri della comunità, incorporando il posizionamento strategico degli alberi, elementi acquatici e corridoi ecologici per migliorare il comfort, l'estetica e la biodiversità. Concludendo con raccomandazioni approfondite, la tesi enfatizza il monitoraggio continuo, gli studi comparativi con altre città compatte e l’integrazione della tecnologia per una pianificazione urbana adattiva, universalmente applicabile e tecnologicamente avanzata. Questa tesi funge da guida completa per pianificatori urbani, politici e stakeholder della comunità offrendo un progetto per un futuro urbano sostenibile e vivace a Milano, concentrandosi in particolare sul potenziale unico degli spazi cortili.
Reviving urban courtyards: investigating the socio-cultural potential of greenery and productive landscapes for community resilience in Milan
Ranka, Kiran Ravindra
2023/2024
Abstract
This comprehensive thesis navigates the intricate dynamics of Milan's urban landscape, specifically focusing on the transformative potential of the courtyard spaces. It engages in a detailed analysis of the city's existing fabric, highlighting the imperative of sustainable urban development and revealing the distinct characteristics of Milan's courtyard-centric environment. The initial section establishes a contextual foundation emphasizing the unique qualities of three sample zones – the City Center, Intermediate Zone and Peripheral Area. This analysis serves as the bedrock for this innovative design proposal, emphasizing sustainability and community-centricity. Extensive surveys capture community preferences and spatial nuances, resolving a refined understanding of diverse cultural and recreational needs in the courtyards across different zones. The importance of tailoring interventions to neighbourhood-specific preferences becomes apparent, forming the basis for the proposed design guidelines. Differentiated design strategies are meticulously outlined for each zone, addressing spatial constraints, multifunctionality and the seamless integration of green elements. From vertical gardens in the City Center to multifunctional courtyards in Intermediate Zones and expansive cultural integrations in Peripheral Areas, this proposal reflects a profound understanding of Milan's unique urban dynamics. A crucial link between analysis and the proposal is established, ensuring that each design strategy is a direct response to challenges and opportunities identified earlier. The proposal's universal theme of green integration aligns with the community desires, incorporating strategic tree placement, water elements and ecological corridors to enhance comfort, aesthetics and biodiversity. Concluding with insightful recommendations, the thesis emphasizes continuous monitoring, comparative studies with other compact cities and the integration of technology for adaptive, universally applicable and technologically enhanced urban planning. This thesis serves as a comprehensive guide for urban planners, policymakers and community stakeholders offering a blueprint for a sustainable and vibrant urban future in Milan, specifically focusing on the unique potential of courtyard spaces.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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