Redevelopment of Former Train Station

Residential mixed-use

location: Scalo Vanchiglia, Torino, Italy

date: 2010

project: Joanna Maria Daoud

The former train station- Scalo Vanchiglia is located in the historical industrial district of Turin.

The concept for the redevelopment of this neglected area of the city aims to upgrade the zone through five urban design actions which include:

• Provide new high density mixed-use housing and public facilities.

• Conservation and reuse of existing fabrics that can be adapted or transformed to accommodate new activities while preserving the industrial character of the area.

• Enhance the street network and create new infrastructures that prioritize pedestrians and bicycle transportation.

• Devote an extended area for public greenery to improve liveability.

• Create a series of active open spaces and workshops to promote the social mix and enhance the integration of different social groups.