Milano 2 | Giancarlo Ragazzi

'Milano 2', which was first conceived in 1968, is the first italian example of a mini open city provided with all the facilities to satisfy the needs of the inhabitants and on the other hand represents an attraction for the surrounding areas. Situated on the outer edge of Milan, 7 km from the city-centre, Milano 2 is the successful outcome of long research and studies of the most advanced urban projects all over the world. This project was carried out by a professional group of architects of Edilnord Progetti Spa, the architecture firm led by Giancarlo Ragazzi, together with famous sociologists and technical experts. Planned to detail, the new suburb offers a high quality environment ideal for famislies and children, with plenty of green areas, schools, sport facilities, playgrounds, commerce, religious centre, offices, leisure and recreation centres for social and cultural activities. The town was planned for a population of 10.000 people and includes 2.600 living units. One of the principal characteristics of this new town is the separation of the roads from pedestrian paths and bike tracks. Therefore children can reach safely all of the public places, sport facilities and schools.