Milano Due (Milan 2, also known as Milano 2) is a residential centre in the Italian town of Segrate (Province of Milan). It was built as a new town by Edilnord, belonging to the Fininvest group of Silvio Berlusconi.
Milano Due | |
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 The Laghetto | |
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| Country | Italy |
| Region |  Lombardy |
| Province | Milan (MI) |
| Comune | Segrate |
| Elevation | 127 m (417 ft) |
| Population (2010) | |
• Total | 6,087 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 20090 |
| Dialing code | 02 |
Overview
The main peculiarity of Milano Due is a system of walkways and bridges connects the whole neighborhood, so that it is possible to walk around without ever intersecting traffic. It was marketed as a residential neighborhood for families of the upper middle class with children.
The works started in 1970, and were completed in 1979. Distinctive landmarks are a small artificial lake (il laghetto) and a children's playground.
Media
Milano Due is also important with respect to history of Italian media. In Milano Due the first private television channel, TeleMilano, a small cable network, operated in 1974. It evolved into Canale 5, the first Italian private broadcasting channel.
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