X-Change Logistics Terminal, Alessandria
Italy
The project stands out as a new international best practice, introducing a radical transformation in the paradigm of logistics hubs and industrial areas. These areas, once seen as closed-off, polluting, and passive, are reimagined as open, permeable, green, self-sufficient, and proactive spaces that actively reduce environmental impact.
The project stands out as a new international best practice, introducing a radical transformation in the paradigm of logistics hubs and industrial areas. These areas, once seen as closed-off, polluting, and passive, are reimagined as open, permeable, green, self-sufficient, and proactive spaces that actively reduce environmental impact.
Aerial View ©Carlo Ratti Associati
Polo Culturale ©Carlo Ratti Associati
Bike Path ©Carlo Ratti Associati
Masterplan
The new intermodal hub at Alessandria Smistamento rail yard outlines a forward-looking model for future logistics hubs, no longer urban islands, but essential nodes in an interconnected network of goods, energy, people, and nature.
The “X-Change” project promotes balanced development across economic growth, environmental protection, and social well-being, following ESG standards and the guidelines of the LEED® for Communities program.
The landscape strategies include widespread green and nature-based solutions (NBS) throughout the masterplan, aimed at mitigating the project’s environmental impact.
Energy & Sustainability
・Energy Canopy – 2,000 m
・Energy Produced – 16,700 MWh/year
Ecological & Environmental Regeneration
・New Trees – 3,000
・Forested Areas – 18 ha
・Water Basins – 7 ha
Public Space & Community Well-being
・Main Pedestrian and Cycle Path – 5.5 km
・Spaces for Sports and Innovation – 12 ha
・Spaces for Urban Farming and Sports – 6 ha
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