The Cooling Havens project was presented as part of the XENOS – Foreign Ecologies exhibition, which took place in Hamburg, Germany, from 25 to 31 May 2026, as part of the Hamburger Architektursommer 2026 (Hamburg Architecture Summer 2026).
Within the framework of the European Urban Initiative (EUI) project Cooling Havens, the Work Plan for Transfer Partners (WP8) represents one of the project’s most strategic and forward-looking components. While the core interventions of the project are implemented in Athens, this work plan expands the project’s impact across Europe through structured cooperation with the Transfer Partners: the City of Roeselare (Belgium), Budapest’s 18th District (Hungary), and the Municipality of Sofia (Bulgaria).
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The European Urban Initiative (EUI) Mid-Term Event for Call 2 projects took place in Copenhagen on 21–22 April 2026, with the aim of reviewing implementation progress to date, enabling experience-sharing among participating cities, and strengthening cooperation between partners. The event was hosted at H15 MAD & KULTUR i KØDBYEN, in an area that reflects the contemporary urban regeneration of the Danish capital.
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The two-day working meeting of the European Urban Initiative project Cooling Havens concluded on a positive note, with meaningful discussions and practical takeaways. The project is implemented by the Municipality of Athens as Lead Partner and aims to promote nature-based solutions for cooling and flood protection, making smart use of water and green infrastructure, strengthening the city’s ability to work with nature, fostering a new culture of collaboration, and supporting participatory planning grounded in scientific evidence.
The Cooling Havens: Water-Powered Neighborhood Cooling and Engagement Stations project is an innovative initiative that places water at the center of efforts to create cooler, more sustainable, and climate-resilient public spaces across Athens.
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