As construction nears completion, the Olympic Village for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games has offered an insight into how the village is being used as part of a broader regeneration of the Scalo di Porta Romana rail yard. Designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, the scheme is the first phase of a long-term transformation of the disused industrial site into a mixed-use urban district. Image courtesy of Fondo di Porta Romana, photograph by ThreeditionsImage courtesy of Fondo di Porta Romana, photograph by ThreeditionsOriginally planned to accommodate approximately 1,700 athletes during the Winter Olympics, the Olympic Village has also been designed for life after the event. After the Winter Olympics conclude, the development will transition into student housing for the 2026/2027 academic year, addressing a growing demand for accommodation in Milan’s university sector. Image courtesy of Fondo di Porta Romana, photograph by ThreeditionsImage courtesy of Fondo di Porta Romana, ... #completion #nears #soms #winter #olympic