Milan Has an Affordable Housing Crisis. Can the Olympic Village Help?

New York Times - WorldEN 5 min read 100% complete by Motoko RichFebruary 13, 2026 at 10:54 AM

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The Olympic Village in Milan, built for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Games, is planned to be converted into student housing after the Olympics. The complex, consisting of six buildings with 1,175 rooms, aims to address Milan's affordable housing shortage, particularly for students. However, critics argue that the number of beds provided will be insufficient to meet the high demand from Milan's eight universities. There are also concerns that the rent will be too expensive for many students, undermining the goal of providing affordable housing. The developer, Coima, views the project as a significant contribution, providing 6% of the needed student beds.

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Team France 35% Team Canada 35% Canada ×240% Coima 50% Remmelt Eldering ×260% Italy ×260% Milan-Cortina Games ×265% Olympic Village ×885% Milan ×790%

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