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Three things the Fuorisalone should do (and doesn't) to improve the quality of life in Milan

Tre cose che il Fuorisalone dovrebbe fare (e non fa) per migliorare la qualità della vita di Milano

The 2026 Milan Design Week, coinciding with the Salone del Mobile, has officially begun, bringing over 1,850 events to the city. The launch included a special breakfast-barter event in Piazza Duomo with artist Maurizio Cattelan and journalist Nicolas Ballario, kicking off a week expected to draw 300,000 visitors.

Urban policy expert and activist Tommaso Goisis has proposed three ideas to transform the Design Week into a more equitable and impactful event with lasting benefits for Milan's residents. His proposals focus on bringing design into everyday public spaces like transit stops and schools, using the event to test permanent pedestrianization projects in key districts, and commissioning international designers to create products and services that improve daily life in the city.