City Modeled on a Grand Scale, as Displayed on Our Site: Mara Scollo, Milan
In the heart of Milan, Italy, we find ourselves in the bustling cityscape, but today, we're focusing on a unique initiative that's making a significant impact on the daily lives of many families. This is part of a series of inspirational stories from around the world, brought to you by The Life-Sized City.
Our host, Mikael Colville-Andersen, is joined by Mara Scollo, the organizer of the Massa Marmocchi project in Milan. This city-led program is revolutionizing the way parents and children travel to school, making the journey safer and more comfortable for all.
The Massa Marmocchi initiative aims to reclaim and reorganize urban road space around schools during peak hours, creating safer, low-traffic zones. By temporarily reducing or restricting motor vehicle traffic, the city is able to create a calmer, less congested environment.
But it doesn't stop there. The initiative also encourages active mobility by designating safe bike routes and shared spaces. This not only addresses common safety concerns but also provides a more child-friendly, pleasant street environment.
Mara Scollo and her team often collaborate with parents, schools, and local authorities to optimize road use and improve awareness about road safety. The community engagement is key to the success of the Massa Marmocchi project, ensuring that the needs of all parties are considered and addressed.
The result? Busy school surroundings are transformed into safer zones where parents can confidently bike with their kids, making daily school trips less stressful and contributing to healthier, more sustainable urban mobility.
Join us as we continue our journey through this series of stories, exploring more inspiring initiatives from around the world. Stay tuned to The Life-Sized City for more.
- The Massa Marmocchi project, a city-led initiative in Milan, promotes a sustainable lifestyle by creating safe and pleasant street environments for families, which also encourages education and self-development through active mobility.
- As part of their personal growth, parents and children involved in the Massa Marmocchi project not only experience the benefits of home-and-garden-like calm school surroundings but also contribute to the broader goal of sustainable living by embracing healthier urban mobility solutions.
