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During our last Sharing Lunch, Kathrin Pinter - Project Leader, and Camila Araújo - Senior Consultant in the MIC-HUB Mobility Planning Team, presented the Greater Muscat Structure Plan (GMSP). The interdisciplinary project - where MIC-HUB led the mobility strategies - is a strategic instrument to transform Muscat, the capital city of Oman. The plan evolved from the national and regional spatial strategies to focus on how Oman's largest city can address some of its key challenges and create a more sustainable and liveable future. The GMSP is now underway, with a time horizon between 2022 and 2040. Many thanks to Kathrin and Camila for their insightful presentation!

Via della Conoscenza is a transformative project that aims to connect a large part of Bologna's territory and enhance the city's cultural, social and historical heritage. The initiative envisages a continuous, high quality and safe route that promotes sustainable travel, while creating strong links between Bologna's main centres of scientific education and technological research and its neighbourhoods, parks, gardens and transport networks.   The project is conceived as a corridor of public space that not only integrates the existing urban fabric, but also lays the foundation for socially aware urban regeneration initiatives. Via della Conoscenza will connect planned urban developments with the city's cultural, environmental and historical centres, particularly in the north-western quadrant.   MIC-HUB’s contribution focuses on residents’ quality of life, providing opportunities for multimodal transport and promoting tourism by highlighting the unique value of the areas crossed. The new route’s integration with existing infrastructure and the promotion of cycling will have a positive impact on both the daily commute and leisure travel.   Beyond the physical infrastructure, the project calls for dedicated signage, graphic design, communications, innovation and technology to establish its identity. Micro-plazas or hubs will be strategically placed along the route to provide new uses for urban spaces, encouraging community engagement and synergies between users.   Ultimately, Via della Conoscenza is much more than a cycle path; it is an active, flexible and coordinated urban infrastructure that reinterprets and redistributes Bologna's urban spaces. Through its focus on sustainable mobility, the project offers a vision of a dynamic and interconnected cityscape in the ongoing evolution of Bologna's identity. Design Team: MIC-HUB, Studio Silva, United Consulting Engineering [UC], Mitecno - structural engineering, Secondo Antonio Accotto. MIC-HUB Team: Francesco Betta, Federico Parolotto, Pablo Forti, Alice Gori, Polina Timofeeva, Alessandro Bruscaglioni, Matteo Sburlino, Guram Niauri, Elena Carlino. More info: https://lnkd.in/d-sKTgH3   #ItalianMobility #SustainableItaly #UrbanTransport #GreenCitiesItaly #MobilityShift #bologna #viadellaconoscenza #transport #sustainablemobility #mobilityplanning #mobility #pedestrian #accessibility #equity #cycling #bike #micromobility #cyclist #roadsafety #smartmobility #urbanplanning #urbanmobility #sustainability #urbandesign #urbanspace #michub

MIND (the Milan Innovation District) is today building the city of the future.   We are delighted to be working on the development of an innovative, sustainable and technologically advanced mobility strategy that reflects the soul of the new district. It is regenerating the area of the 2015 Milan Expo and is the result of a public and private partnership between Arexpo s.p.a. and Lendlease.   The MIC-HUB project is the result of strategies and solutions for multiple aspects, including experimental micro-mobility, parking, logistics, integration of new technologies, data analysis and management policies, which together contribute to shaping the mobility of the new Campus.    A specific study of travel movements and a feasibility analysis of collective transport are the basis for realising a shared system for the sustainable movement of more than 60,000 people who are expected to move around the MIND district every day.    The study introduces a new concept of mobility, making MIND the ideal place to develop innovative projects, and experimentwith and test out future models of urban mobility: a district at the forefront of the national and international scene. MIC-HUB Team: Francesco Betta, Federico Parolotto, Elena Carlino, Daniel Gorokhov, Mirko Franzoi, Luca Guala, Anna Vnukovskaya.   More information: https://lnkd.in/dEzAWSiC #mind #innovation #district #milano #urbandesign #urban #pedoni #pedestrian #spaziourbano #spaziopubblico #mobilità #mobilitàsostenibile #città #progetto #progetti #progettazione #sicurezza #inclusione #viabilità #sostenibilità #cambiamento #workinprogress #regeneration #future #mobilitymanagement #futuremobility #city

The construction site for the redevelopment of the area around the Teatro della Scala in Milan is progressing. The project, designed by Leopoldo Freyrie Freyrie Flores Architettura and MIC-HUB, and financed by Ardian, will give back to pedestrians a safe, quality public space in the heart of the historic city centre. This will be achieved through the extension and redistribution of space and a revision of the vehicular road system in the area of Via Santa Margherita and Piazza Paolo Ferrari. Enhancing the pedestrian experience, the regeneration project fosters sustainable change in Milan. These small transformations in the urban space can determine huge changes in the city! More info: https://lnkd.in/dzVYshE4 Render Via Santa Margherita © Freyrie Flores Architettura Federico Parolotto, Francesco Betta (Project Leader), Valerio Piroso, Simone Fabbiano, Marco Gualandri, Anna Scoccia. #milano #urbandesign #urban #pedoni #pedestrian #spaziourbano #spaziopubblico #mobilità #mobilitàsostenibile #città #progetto #progetti #progettazione #sicurezza #sicurezzastradale #inclusione #viabilità #sostenibilità #cambiamento #workinprogress #centrostorico #santamargherita #piazzaferrari #scala

We have come to the end of the second Workshop “Transport Planning: From Theory to Practice” organised by MIC-HUB and the foundation mobilità in città at Politecnico di Milano.   It was a pleasure working with such amazing professionals and bright students to understand how unequal distribution of mobility capabilities can exacerbate social exclusion and systemic inequalities.   On the last day, the students presented their projects for the Corvetto area of Milan. We were also treated to a stimulating talk about the importance of racial equity in transportation by Charles T. Brown, MPA, CPD, author of the podcast Arrested Mobility and CEO of Equitable Cities LLC.   We would like to thank the guest speakers for their inspiring lectures and insights: Isabella Inti, CEO of Temporiuso and co-director of M-US-T Master Temporary Uses at Politecnico di Milano; Maria Giulia Cantaluppi and Francesca Tridello, architects at Temporiuso; Aubrey Toldi, Ph.D. in Urban Planning, Design, & Policy at Politecnico di Milano; Diego Schettino, activist; Gaia Sgaramella, head of mobilità in città foundation; Elisa Privitera, postdoctorate researcher at the University of Toronto; Fabio Manfredini, director of MAUD (Mapping and Urban Data Lab) of the DAStU - Politecnico di Milano; Piùlento studio, spin-off of Politecnico di Milano; Nadia Giuffrida, DicaTech, Politecnico di Bari. We would also like to thank all our colleagues who gave lectures: Mirko Franzoi, Simone Fabbiano, Marco Petronio, Giuseppe Capone Caputo, Kathrin Pinter and Daniel Gorokhov. Workshop promotors: Federico Parolotto and Delia Valastro (MIC-HUB), Gaia Sgaramella (Mobilità in città Foundation), Prof. Andrea Arcidiacono, Prof. Carolina Pacchi and Dir. Massimo Bricocoli (DAStU - Politecnico di Milano). Stay tuned for more highlights from the workshop!

An exciting final day of the workshop on Transport Planning: from Theory to Practice at Politecnico di Milano.   The students will meet Charles T. Brown, MPA, CPD, CEO of Equitable Cities LLC and expert in urban planning, transportation, health and equity. He is also the author of Arrested Mobility, an inspiring podcast that investigates the relationship between mobility inequity and Black Americans and other people of color.   👉 The online lecture with Charles T. Brown is open to the public, please contact us for more details

Today marks the end of the first week of the workshop Transport Planning: from Theory to Practice at Politecnico di Milano.   We thank the guest speakers for their inspiring lectures and valuable insights: Isabella Inti, CEO of Temporiuso and co-director of M-US-T Master Temporary Uses at Politecnico di Milano; Maria Giulia Cantaluppi and Francesca Tridello, architects at Temporiuso; Mirko Franzoi, project leader at MIC-HUB; Aubrey Toldi, Ph.D. in Urban Planning, Design, & Policy at Politecnico di Milano; Diego Schettino, activist; Gaia Sgaramella, head of mobilità in città foundation; Elisa Privitera, postdoc researcher at the University of Toronto.   This week, we involved the students in a “Learn by doing” exercise.   They carried out an intensive on-site exploration of the Corvetto area of Milan to understand the real challenges and needs of the local community in that area and to gain an in-depth knowledge of its physical characteristics.     The students’ ongoing research activities next week will contribute to planning and designing better solutions. Promotors: Prof. Andrea Arcidiacono, Prof. Carolina Pacchi (Politecnico di Milano) and Dir. Massimo Bricocoli (DAStU - Politecnico di Milano), Federico Parolotto, Delia Valastro (MIC-HUB) and Gaia Sgaramella (mobilità in città).

We're delighted to have contributed to the introduction of the first on-demand transport service in Iceland around Keflavík International Airport. The new service provides on-demand home-to-work transportation, improving the daily commuting experience through flexible and responsive buses while reducing private car use and pollution. The on-demand service is part of the strategies linked to the Keflavík Airport Area masterplan, which was developed by a multidisciplinary team led by KCAP, involving MIC-HUB, WSP, Felixx Landscape Architects & Planners, VSO Consulting / VSÓ Ráðgjöf, Buck Consultants International, Buro Happold, Base Design, Maurits Schaafsma and Kanon Arkitektar. The Routing Company will provide on-demand transport around Keflavík International Airport, together with the Icelandic national operator Bus4U, from the beginning of June 2024. Federico Parolotto, Luca Guala, Anna Larina, Ela Akdogan, Delia Valastro Images: KCAP, Plomp

The construction site for the north-west access to Ferrara is about to begin! This new project marks the start of a redesign of the existing suburban road network. This area is vital for access to Ferrara but it is out of character with the heritage of the city due to its wide roads, limited space for pedestrians and cyclists, and low quality green islands. MIC-HUB has developed an infrastructure plan to enhance safety for vulnerable road users, promote cycling, improve green spaces, and optimise vehicular traffic. The regeneration project will transform the north-west gateway and its infrastructure to support the development and reorganisation of the whole urban area. On behalf of the Municipality of Ferrara, MIC-HUB has led a working group together with Studio Silva, Stain and CST to develop the project, which the construction companies SINTEXCAL SPA and Boschiva start building today. MIC-HUB's design for the public space focuses on three main elements: - The reorganisation of the street hierarchy, - The redevelopment of the cycle and pedestrian network, - The regeneration of the urban landscape. The project will prioritise pedestrians, cyclists and vulnerable users by reducing the space for cars and creating gardens and a pedestrian-cycle network. It will also provide links to and from Ferrara, connecting the area to the VenTo cycle route, the longest bicycle pathway in Italy. The project will create a clear, navigable network for all citizens, ensuring comprehensive connectivity. A better city is possible! Project Team: Federico Parolotto, Francesco Betta, Ana Gabriela Maldonado, Valerio Piroso, Federico Cicu, Matteo Sburlino, Anna Vnukovskaya, Giuseppe Capone Caputo Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/dEh6Ebe4 #ItalianMobility #SustainableItaly #UrbanTransport #proximity #transport #sustainablemobility #mobilityplanning #infrastructuredesign #roaddesign #publicrealm #mobility #pedestrian #accessibility #equity #cycling #bike #micromobility #cyclist #roadsafety #smartmobility #urbanplanning #urbanmobility #sustainability #urbandesign #urbanspace #michub

Ex Trotto Milano wins the "Project of Italy Award 2024" by il Quotidiano Immobiliare - Daily Real Estate. The masterplan focuses on sustainable and active mobility through a network of pedestrian and cycle paths, reconnecting the area with the San Siro neighbourhood. MIC-HUB worked as mobility expert with Hines, Prelios, KPF, LAND, Leopoldo Freyrie, STARCHING and Consorzio Leonardo Servizi e Lavori to develop a community-oriented project and a new, vibrant urban destination.