Designing Microclimates: How Blue and Green Infrastructure Reclaims Public Space in Athens

By Dimitra Theohari and Franziska Paul, ensphere GmbH

Climate Crisis and Democratic Governance – A Dialogue for Fair and Resilient Cities

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Athens Is “Building” Its Resilience

What happens when a city designed for yesterday’s climate is confronted with the relentless heatwaves of today? When concrete dominates and soil disappears? Where does the water go when rain finally falls?

By Dr. Eleni Feleki, AI Specialist for Cooling Havens

A Sustainable Urban Development Model to Address the Climate Crisis

Athens is facing the severe impacts of the climate crisis. Intense summer heat, sudden flooding events, and the near absence of water elements in public space place increasing strain on residents’ everyday lives.

Environmental Action Day – Athens on the Front Line

The event “Environmental Action Day – Athens on the Front Line” was successfully held on 25 September at Serafio of the Municipality of Athens, as part of the initiative “ATHENS 21: Cities & Climate Change”, in the presence of the Mayor of Athens, Haris Doukas.

1st Public consultation for Cooling Havens

The first public consultation of the Cooling Havens project was held with strong attendance on Tuesday, 23 September, in the afternoon, at the 56th Gymnasium of Athens, in the Ampelokipoi area.

Cooling Havens – Kick-off Event

Venue: Serafio
Echelidon 19 & Piraeus 144, 11854 – Athens