While the legal battle over San Siro's future continues in the courts, preliminary construction on the new facility that will replace it in the coming years has already begun in the region surrounding Milan's historic stadium. Residents and tourists to the neighborhood have noticed the entrance of construction vehicles, fencing, and excavation equipment in recent weeks. One of the most noticeable activities was the removal of the ancient ticket office on the south side of the stadium, which was followed by the remodeling of one of the facility's entrances. These are preparatory works for the two Milanese clubs' planned new stadium. The launch of these activities, however, has reignited political and environmental debate. Some Milan City Council members have criticized the absence of public information about the building site, claiming that the area lacked proper signage detailing permissions and the companies responsible for the project. Other councilors have also complained about a perceived lack of transparency in interactions between the city administration and sports clubs, criticizing the procedure that resulted in the transfer of the impacted areas from the city to the clubs. However, Inter and Milan both deny any objections. The two clubs maintain that all administrative procedures were followed and that the essential documentation for the start of the construction was recently filed with the Municipality. According to the clubs, the work is now taking place entirely on privately owned land, and the demolished ticket office will be replaced temporarily by a provisional structure. At the same time, an environmental concern has arisen regarding the so-called "Parco dei Capitani", a green space adjacent to the stadium. The location has been closed to the public and blocked off with barricades pending cleanup efforts. The decision came after recent technical investigations commissioned by the clubs revealed the presence of pollutants that exceeded the levels allowed by Italian law. The fate of the entire project is also dependent on the decision of a series of appeals filed by associations and citizen groups opposed to both the Meazza's demolition and the sale of the surrounding area. The Regional Administrative Court of Lombardy, which judges the constitutionality of public administration operations in Italy, has already heard the appeals in a single sitting. The City of Milan and the two clubs have asked the court to dismiss the challenges, arguing that they are without merit. The judges' ruling is expected within the next two weeks and might have a significant impact on the operation's future.