Three Urban Squares + Four Green Routes

As part of the project’s initial phase, four candidate neighborhoods were evaluated for their potential to meet climate resilience and spatial improvement goals, leading to the selection of three. Across these areas, three deteriorated squares and four underperforming streets were identified for timely renewal. Each site tells its own story, and the approach embraces this by tailoring interventions to fit its unique character and challenges. Strategies include preserving mature trees, layering diverse vegetation, increasing shade, and prioritizing pedestrian-friendly infrastructure. Permeable surfaces and stormwater systems are integrated alongside specifically designed paving to improve functionality and establish zone definition. Emphasizing ecological continuity, barrier-free accessibility, and community engagement, the design seeks to reclaim public space as a high-performance environmental and social asset within the constraints of Athens’ cityscape.