# Urban development and accessibility in Italian cities

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/urban-development-and-accessibility-in-italian-cities
> Updated: 2026-09-05T12:07:48.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Urban development and accessibility in Milan and Bergamo are facing various challenges. In Milan, efforts to improve inclusion through the Plan for the Elimination of Architectural Barriers (PEBA) are ongoing. While public transport has seen progress, with approximately 83% of metro stations being accessible, significant physical barriers remain, particularly on the M1 and M2 lines.

Broader discussions regarding urban living have emerged, highlighting a divide in Milan between a luxury-focused city center and its outskirts. There are concerns that the center is becoming a ‘showcase’ that is increasingly difficult for residents to inhabit due to rising costs. Meanwhile, in Bergamo, there is a focus on enhancing quality of life by looking to Spanish models for the development of continuous and safe cycling networks.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-05: Urban development and public space challenges in Milan and Bergamo

Urban development discussions in Italy highlight the tension between Milan's luxury center and its residential outskirts, while Bergamo looks to Spanish models for improved public spaces and cycling.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/urban-development-and-public-space-challenges-in-milan-and-bergamo

### 2026-08-27: Milan works to improve urban accessibility and inclusion

Milan is implementing the Plan for the Elimination of Architectural Barriers to improve urban inclusion, though metro accessibility currently stands at approximately 83% across its network.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/milan-works-to-improve-urban-accessibility-and-inclusion

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Cite as: Urban development and accessibility in Italian cities. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/urban-development-and-accessibility-in-italian-cities