TECHNE: Special Series Vol. 3
Research and Experimentation

Temporary student housing as a driver of urban regeneration and territorial revitalisation

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  • Luisa Collina,
  • Laura Galluzzo,
  • Elisa Cinelli,
  • Claudia Mastrantoni
Luisa Collina
Department of Design, Politecnico di Milano, Italy
Laura Galluzzo
Department of Design, Politecnico di Milano, Italy
Elisa Cinelli
Department of Design, Politecnico di Milano, Italy
Claudia Mastrantoni
Department of Design, Politecnico di Milano, Italy
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36253/techne-16956

Published 2025-07-31

Keywords

  • Spatial Design,
  • Service Design,
  • Temporary Student Housing,
  • Urban Renovation,
  • Adaptive Reuse

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Collina, L., Galluzzo, L., Cinelli, E., & Mastrantoni, C. (2025). Temporary student housing as a driver of urban regeneration and territorial revitalisation. TECHNE - Journal of Technology for Architecture and Environment, (3), 143–150. https://doi.org/10.36253/techne-16956

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Abstract

This essay explores the role of temporary student housing in urban regeneration and territorial revitalisation, focusing on adaptive reuse of abandoned buildings and underused spaces. It examines a feasibility study of a project in Lentate sul Seveso, Italy, where a former military park is being transformed into student housing and community spaces with funding from Italy’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR). The essay highlights the potential of temporary housing to foster economic, social, and cultural revitalisation, while addressing student housing needs. It also underscores the critical role of universities in collaborating with local municipalities and communities to design inclusive, sustainable solutions for long-term urban recovery.

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