L'Innesto transforms a six-hectare former freight terminal into Italy's first zero-carbon social housing district. Winner of the 2019 C40 Reinventing Cities competition, it targets carbon neutrality within 30 years through fourth-generation district heating, near-zero-energy timber buildings, on-site bioremediation, and urban forestry.
Led by Redo Sgr with Fondazione Housing Sociale, it provides ~400 affordable apartments, 300 student housing units, and 9,000 sqm of community services. Barreca & La Varra designed the masterplan with Arup Italia providing environmental expertise.
The 'Human Adaptive Zone' fosters collaborative living via shared kitchens, labs, circular economy district, and neighbourhood welfare. Located near Greco-Pirelli station, it prioritises cycling and public transport over cars.