Enhancement of the Cascine

Procedure for valorisation of n. 14 FARMHOUSES owned by the municipality, characterized by situations of degradation, administrative uncertainty and abandonment, even partial, in the three-year period 2019-2021, identified in the corresponding Single Planning Document (DUP), through concessions in surface rights for up to 90 years, through announcement of specific public tenders, aimed at the architectural and functional recovery of the same.

The object of the tenders is the concession of surface rights, for a duration of between 30 and 90 years, through the signing of a specific agreement with the Municipality; in relation to the same procedures, the overall redevelopment of the farmhouse complex is envisaged with architectural recovery (and consequent ordinary and extraordinary maintenance for the entire duration of the concession), without costs for the Municipality, and the refunctionalization through the establishment of new functions, guaranteeing at the same time optimal use of all the relevant areas of the same complex.

The projects involve the redevelopment of the Cascine buildings for public functions/equipment for services such as, for example, social services for the elderly/adults/disabled/minors, service crafts and neighborhood shops, business incubators , aggregation centres, multi-purpose centres, sports centres, schools, nursery schools, training services, hostels and student residences, hospital and outpatient facilities, exhibition venues and cultural locations, product markets fruit and vegetables (as per PGT - Service Plan); as well as for private functions which must also be qualifying and capable of generating income in order to guarantee the economic sustainability of the recovery and maintenance of the Farmhouses.

The projects concerning the Farmhouses must essentially envisage the recovery and conservation of the same also through the establishment of a mix of public and private functions consistent with the characteristics of the properties, the areas of insertion and in line with the technical contents specific to the relevant public tenders for concessions, which will be subject to careful evaluation by the tender commission.

Since these are listed properties, pursuant to Legislative Decree 42/2004, any planning hypothesis and use of the assets must be preliminarily approved by the competent Superintendence (referred to in the corresponding Authorizations for concessions issued) which may make changes to the project approach presented during the tender.

At present, and after completion of the relevant tenders, Cascina San Giacomo, Cascina Monluè, Cascina Cotica, Cascina Carpana, Cascina Sella Nuova and Cascina Nosedo have been assigned. 

Via Sant'Arialdo 131-133

State of fact: definitive award with Executive Resolution 32/2014 - with Executive Resolution 354 of 26/01/2022 the definitive award was revoked due to critical issues that arose in the signing of the concession of the surface right by the successful tenderer.

Via Monluè 70

Concession of surface rights, fixed term for 50 years 

State of affairs - agreement signed on 27/07/2020; works in progress
Main contents of the project (according to the provisions made by the Regional Directorate for Cultural Heritage during the authorization (authorization issued on 1 October) pursuant to and for the purposes of art. 57-bis of Legislative Decree no. 42/ 2004 ):

  • residential reception services for people with disabilities, unaccompanied foreign minors, foster care from the Juvenile Court, migrant adults
  • laboratory services to promote the social and working inclusion of people with disabilities
  • general activities of a spiritual nature (linked to the historical abbey characteristics of the place), cultural and aggregative activities open to all citizens
  • commercial floriculture activities also aimed at the employment of people with fragility 
  • tourist reception and bar/restaurant services that enhance the products of the local supply chain

via Giulio Natta 19

Concession of surface rights, fixed term for 30 years

State of fact: works completed and functions already established

Main contents of the project
The farmhouse recovery project involves the installation of:

  • socio-health and welfare clinics
  • socio-cultural association
  • youth aggregation center
  • Coop space Lombardy (for the valorisation of the local food supply chain)
  • cultural recreational center for the elderly
  • temporary social residences
  • co-working space
  • living services space and farm management centre 

Via Sella Nuova 34

Concession of surface rights, fixed term for 40 years.

State of fact: in the agreement phase

Main contents of the project:
The farmhouse recovery project involves the installation of:

  • cohousing
  • Coworking_IT_d
  • Restaurants sectors
  • Medical clinics
  • Agricultural activities
  • Museum and city terminal for the surrounding farms to witness the working and productive as well as cultural path

In response to the call published in 2019, no proposals were received.

via San Dionigi 77

Concession for use for 30 years

State of fact: Agreement signed on 07/09/2023 - Work in progress 

Main contents of the project:
The farmhouse recovery project involves the installation of:

  • Housing for autonomy
  • Mother-child educational community
  • Job placement and training internships
  • Training and
  • Support for families
  • Environmental protection – park point
  • Production and agri-food processing chain
  • Catering and catering

Via San Dionigi 78/80

Concession of surface rights until 2037 in implementation of the Municipal Council Resolution no. 1221 of 30/10/2020 approving the political guidelines relating to the objectives and functions relating to the valorization through concession to MM of surface rights of Cascina Nosedo.

State of fact: in the agreement phase

Main contents of the project:
The farmhouse recovery project involves the installation of:

  • a research and development hub on the topics of water, urban resilience and integrated water service management
  • incubation and acceleration of innovative businesses and startups
  • headquarters for associations and other local organizations of a social nature
  • outdoor courtyard with green spaces with paths and areas dedicated to hosting events
  • offices, meeting rooms and control rooms for the ordinary operational management of some activities and departments forming part of the integrated water service.

Via San Dionigi 121

Concession of surface rights for 90 years

State of fact: Agreement signed on 26/10/2023 - Work in progress

Main contents of the project:
The farmhouse recovery project involves the installation of:

  • artistic and craft activities
  • recreational - entertaining, didactic, training or instructional activities
  • business incubation
  • temporary residency (socially protected)
  • hostel
  • university residences
  • catering activities linked to local agriculture or park services, sale and supply of food products from the local supply chain
  • social cohesion and support activities for situations of social fragility in the reference area of ​​the farm
  • management activities of sports centers or amateur sports associations
  • synthetic mini-basketball five-a-side pitches
  • market place
  • riding stables, fences, round bar
  • outdoor restaurant - cafeteria, social spaces
  • children's playground
  • shared garden
  • dog daycare

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Updated: 16/01/2024