Comasina

Comasina is a neighborhood in northern Milan, named after the old road to Como. Built between 1954 and 1963, it was conceived as a self-contained residential district that would offer all the necessary services, culture, and shopping right on site. It was originally planned by Irenio Diotallevi; after his death, Camillo Rossetti took over the project. The district is divided into four residential areas linked by pedestrian paths to a central square, home to the parish church, schools, and administrative offices. Despite its carefully conceived urban layout, with kindergartens and green spaces, the architectural uniformity of the neighborhood and the delayed completion of its public facilities drew criticism in the early years.