Milan is undergoing significant transformations. Its city image and reputation as an international tourist destination have been on the rise, along with developments in its business and real estate market. These transformations are often perceived as closely linked to the city’s cultural vibrancy and its two mega-events: the 2015 Expo and the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics. However, the relationship between these mega- events and smaller cultural and entertainment activities in the city has received limited attention. Furthermore, Milan’s cultural heritage is frequently considered merely a component of the city’s image. While the positive impact of these transformations is visible and celebrated, the potential difficulties, and uneven effects they may entail often remain unexplored and unaddressed. Milan Cultural Mega-Events critically examines the planning, implementation, and legacy of these mega- events from urban and cultural policy perspectives. It highlights the achievements as well as the limitations of the complex governance of mega-events and explores ways to improve Milan's trajectory through its "mega-event decade" and beyond.

Davide Ponzini, Zachary M. Jones, Stefano Di Vita, Abdallah Jreij, Propp
Milan Cultural Mega-events
From the 2015 Expo through the 2026 Winter Olympics
35,00€
33,20€
isbn 9788862429146
book series Milano Urban Center
number 4
current edition 5 / 2024
language Italian/English
size 16x24cm
pages 300
print color
binding paperback
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the author

Davide Ponzini is a Full Professor of Urban Planning at Politecnico di Milano and the director of the Transnational Architecture and Urbanism Lab (TAU-Lab).



Zachary M. Jones is a Postdoctoral Researcher and Adjunct Professor of Urban Planning at Politecnico di Milano and a member of the Transnational Architecture and Urbanism Lab (TAU-Lab).



Stefano Di Vita is an Assistant Professor at Politecnico di Milano. His research and teaching activities focus on urban regions and their economic and spatial transformations.



Abdallah Jreij is an architect and urban planner currently pursuing his PhD in Urban Planning, Design, and Policy at Politecnico di Milano, with a focus on the sustainability of mega-events.



Propp is a visual design and animation studio in Milan. It was founded by Pierluigi Anselmi, Pietro Buffa, and Alessandro Busseni.



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