Milano Due

Milano Due (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.

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 the small artificial lake (il laghetto) and the children playground.

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. Finally, the channel evolved in Canale 5, the first Italian private broadcasting channel.

Coordinates: 45°29′57″N 09°15′55″E / 45.49917°N 9.26528°E / 45.49917; 9.26528