The Ticinello Agricultural Park, situated in the southern part of Milan, uniquely blends agricultural activities with public use, creating an urban park with diverse landscapes. The park, which is Milan's fourth-largest park, is an integral part of the Southern Milan Agricultural Park. Notably, its historical commitment to agriculture is exemplified by two farmhouses within the park: Cascina Campazzo and Cascina Campazzino. Cascina Campazzo is now managed by the Falappi agricultural company, housing 130 dairy cows. Cascina Campazzino, located in the middle of the park is abandoned, awaiting restoration. Surrounding the park are farmlands, grasslands, residential zones, and industrial areas, presenting different landscapes and various challenges. There are numerous areas of abandoned land covered in weeds and other vegetation, some of which might be contaminated. In the industrial zones in both the southern and northern areas, operational factories could potentially contribute to pollution and waste, posing risks to the region's ecology. Additionally, recycling plants and waste disposal companies often lack sustainable environmental practices. Other major challenges include the lack of accessibility from the north to the south, the lack of management of some plants, etc. Based on field research and analysis, this paper proposes solutions to enhance harmony and ecology in the park and its surroundings, and to transform Cascina Campazzino into a new agricultural and cultural center. The concept " Ticinello green community" emphasizes both the citizens' cultural life and ecology. The project encapsulates a comprehensive approach to urban renewal, blending culture, citizen involvement, agriculture, and ecology to create a sustainable and dynamic "green" community. Cascina Campazzino will be restored into a new agricultural and cultural center, and it will be managed by the farmers and local associations. More functions and activities will be allocated to Cascina Campazzino, enriching residents’ lives and increasing farmers’ incomes at the same time. We learned from the restoration of Cascina Linterno, which serves as an exemplary case study, particularly in terms of its management practices. Farmers will cultivate a variety of produce including vegetables, flowers, fruit trees, and saplings in the farmland adjacent to Cascina Campazzino. Residents will have the opportunity to pick and then purchase these fresh products. Additionally, the plant nursery will supply saplings for the ecological forests and green buffer zones. The abandoned area near Cascina Campazzo will be transformed into a leisure park with a wildflower garden, and an ecological forest. This multifunctional space will serve both for phytoremediation purposes and the well-being of citizens. Drawing inspiration from successful projects like Duisburg Nord Landscape Park, we will implement diverse vegetation strategies for phytoremediation in ecological forests and green buffer zones. Positioned along the border between farmlands and industrial areas, these green buffer zones will serve multiple purposes, including reducing soil and air pollution, providing wildlife habitat, stabilizing soil, offering scenic views with visual screening, and mitigating noise pollution. Green buffer zones will be established along the canals running through the industrial areas as well. Some areas are contaminated, making them unsuitable for crop cultivation. The ecological forests will aid in removing pollutants from the soil. We will select appropriate species that can reduce soil pollution and require minimal maintenance. In general, the design proposal will prioritize agriculture, citizen life, and ecology. It aims to enhance citizens' cultural experiences and agricultural activities, generate additional income for farmers, and promote ecological sustainability throughout the area.
Il Parco Agricolo Ticinello, situato nella parte meridionale di Milano, fonde in modo unico le attività agricole con l'uso pubblico, creando un parco urbano con paesaggi diversificati. Il parco, che è il quarto parco più grande di Milano, fa parte integrante del Parco Agricolo del Sud Milano. In particolare, il suo impegno storico verso l'agricoltura è evidenziato da due cascine all'interno del parco: Cascina Campazzo e Cascina Campazzino. Attualmente, Cascina Campazzo è gestita dalla società agricola Falappi, che ospita 130 mucche da latte. Cascina Campazzino, situata nel mezzo del parco, è abbandonata in attesa di restauro. Attorno al parco si estendono terreni agricoli, prati, zone residenziali e industriali, presentando paesaggi diversi e varie sfide. Vi sono numerose aree di terreno abbandonate ricoperte da erbacce e altre piante, alcune delle quali potrebbero essere contaminate. Nelle zone industriali sia a sud che a nord, le fabbriche in funzione potrebbero contribuire potenzialmente all'inquinamento e allo spreco, ponendo rischi per l'ecologia della regione. Inoltre, le aziende di riciclaggio e smaltimento dei rifiuti spesso mancano di pratiche ambientali sostenibili. Altre sfide importanti includono la mancanza di accessibilità da nord a sud e la gestione carente di alcune piante. Basandosi sulla ricerca sul campo e sull'analisi, questo documento propone soluzioni per migliorare l'armonia e l'ecologia nel parco e nei suoi dintorni, nonché per trasformare Cascina Campazzino in un nuovo centro agricolo e culturale. Il concetto di "comunità verde di Ticinello" enfatizza sia la vita culturale dei cittadini che l'ecologia. Il progetto incarna un approccio completo al rinnovamento urbano, mescolando cultura, coinvolgimento dei cittadini, agricoltura ed ecologia per creare una comunità "verde" sostenibile e dinamica. Cascina Campazzino sarà restaurata in un nuovo centro agricolo e culturale e sarà gestita dai contadini e dalle associazioni locali. Saranno assegnate più funzioni e attività a Cascina Campazzino, arricchendo la vita dei residenti e aumentando al contempo i redditi dei contadini. Abbiamo imparato dal restauro di Cascina Linterno, che serve come caso di studio esemplare, particolarmente per quanto riguarda le pratiche di gestione. I contadini coltiveranno una varietà di prodotti tra cui verdure, fiori, alberi da frutto e piantine nel terreno agricolo adiacente a Cascina Campazzino. I residenti avranno l'opportunità di raccogliere e acquistare questi prodotti freschi. Inoltre, il vivaio fornirà piantine per le foreste ecologiche e le zone cuscinetto verdi. L'area abbandonata vicino a Cascina Campazzo sarà trasformata in un parco di svago con un giardino di fiori selvatici e una foresta ecologica. Questo spazio multifunzionale servirà sia per scopi di fitoremediare sia per il benessere dei cittadini. Prendendo ispirazione da progetti di successo come il Parco Paesaggistico di Duisburg Nord, implementeremo diverse strategie di vegetazione per la fitoremediare nelle foreste ecologiche e nelle zone cuscinetto verdi. Posizionate strategicamente lungo il confine tra terreni agricoli e zone industriali, queste zone cuscinetto verdi serviranno a scopi multipli, tra cui la riduzione dell'inquinamento del suolo e dell'aria, la fornitura di habitat per la fauna selvatica, la stabilizzazione del suolo, l'offerta di viste panoramiche con schermature visive e la mitigazione dell'inquinamento acustico. Le zone cuscinetto verdi saranno istituite anche lungo i canali che attraversano le aree industriali. Alcune aree sono contaminate, rendendole inadatte alla coltivazione di colture. Le foreste ecologiche aiuteranno a rimuovere i contaminanti dal suolo. Selezioner
Ticinello green community : proposal for Cascina Campazzino and Ticinello area
Li, Jiaxin
2022/2023
Abstract
The Ticinello Agricultural Park, situated in the southern part of Milan, uniquely blends agricultural activities with public use, creating an urban park with diverse landscapes. The park, which is Milan's fourth-largest park, is an integral part of the Southern Milan Agricultural Park. Notably, its historical commitment to agriculture is exemplified by two farmhouses within the park: Cascina Campazzo and Cascina Campazzino. Cascina Campazzo is now managed by the Falappi agricultural company, housing 130 dairy cows. Cascina Campazzino, located in the middle of the park is abandoned, awaiting restoration. Surrounding the park are farmlands, grasslands, residential zones, and industrial areas, presenting different landscapes and various challenges. There are numerous areas of abandoned land covered in weeds and other vegetation, some of which might be contaminated. In the industrial zones in both the southern and northern areas, operational factories could potentially contribute to pollution and waste, posing risks to the region's ecology. Additionally, recycling plants and waste disposal companies often lack sustainable environmental practices. Other major challenges include the lack of accessibility from the north to the south, the lack of management of some plants, etc. Based on field research and analysis, this paper proposes solutions to enhance harmony and ecology in the park and its surroundings, and to transform Cascina Campazzino into a new agricultural and cultural center. The concept " Ticinello green community" emphasizes both the citizens' cultural life and ecology. The project encapsulates a comprehensive approach to urban renewal, blending culture, citizen involvement, agriculture, and ecology to create a sustainable and dynamic "green" community. Cascina Campazzino will be restored into a new agricultural and cultural center, and it will be managed by the farmers and local associations. More functions and activities will be allocated to Cascina Campazzino, enriching residents’ lives and increasing farmers’ incomes at the same time. We learned from the restoration of Cascina Linterno, which serves as an exemplary case study, particularly in terms of its management practices. Farmers will cultivate a variety of produce including vegetables, flowers, fruit trees, and saplings in the farmland adjacent to Cascina Campazzino. Residents will have the opportunity to pick and then purchase these fresh products. Additionally, the plant nursery will supply saplings for the ecological forests and green buffer zones. The abandoned area near Cascina Campazzo will be transformed into a leisure park with a wildflower garden, and an ecological forest. This multifunctional space will serve both for phytoremediation purposes and the well-being of citizens. Drawing inspiration from successful projects like Duisburg Nord Landscape Park, we will implement diverse vegetation strategies for phytoremediation in ecological forests and green buffer zones. Positioned along the border between farmlands and industrial areas, these green buffer zones will serve multiple purposes, including reducing soil and air pollution, providing wildlife habitat, stabilizing soil, offering scenic views with visual screening, and mitigating noise pollution. Green buffer zones will be established along the canals running through the industrial areas as well. Some areas are contaminated, making them unsuitable for crop cultivation. The ecological forests will aid in removing pollutants from the soil. We will select appropriate species that can reduce soil pollution and require minimal maintenance. In general, the design proposal will prioritize agriculture, citizen life, and ecology. It aims to enhance citizens' cultural experiences and agricultural activities, generate additional income for farmers, and promote ecological sustainability throughout the area.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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