The Future of Cities Globally Due to Climate Change: A Holistic Approach toResilience and Adaptation by Urban Climate Pockets (UCPs)

As we grapple with the realities of climate change, cities globally find themselvesat the epicenter of this challenge. They are significant contributors to greenhousegas emissions and simultaneously, vulnerable targets of the impacts of climatechange.Climate change poses numerous threats to cities worldwide, from rising sea levelsand increased temperatures to more frequent and severe weather events. Theseimpacts can cause significant damage to …

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The Holiday Exodus: Time to Rethink Urban Sustainability &Ecosystems

As the holiday season rolls in, many of us notice a change in our cities – the streets become quieter, air pollution drops, and traffic eases. For those who stay behind, it feels like the city is finally becoming “human” again. This phenomenon offers a unique chance to reflect on the need for a more sustainable, climate-neutral urban environment that …

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Revision of Urban Standards: 17 Directions for Sustainable Urban Planning

The recent ministerial Decision (Government Gazette 200 D/2024) of the Ministryof Environment and Energy on urban planning standards, sets new directions forurban planning in our country. The revision targets sustainable development,adaptation to climate change, strengthening resilience and protecting culturalheritage. The value of this RM is particularly great, since within the framework ofthe Konstantinos Doxiadis program, a huge effort of urban …

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Specialized Spatial Plan Pre-Approval (SP)

The Technical Report for the pre-approval of the SP (in accordance with law 4447/2016) was submitted by SUPCO’s team of associates. On the 4th of March 2020, the Central Council of Urban Issues and Disputes (CUID) voted unanimously for – the admittance of the Specialized Spatial Plan pre-approval request in regards to the enlargement of the Lavrio Municipality Industrial Park …

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