An interdisciplinary debate on project perspectives
Table 2 The whole set of actions outlined by the Athens Resilience Strategy and the actions addressed to counterbalance climate change
Pillars, goals and actions | Climate response |
|---|---|
I. An Open City | |
Goal A. Become more transparent and accountable | |
A.1 Open data | – |
A.2 Communication campaigns | – |
A.3 Major public events impact assessment | – |
Goal B. Enhance and streamline the city’s processes | |
B.1 Digital agenda | – |
B.2. Smart operational center | – |
B.3 Health & social service centers | – |
B.4 Map of the public realm | – |
Goal C. Foster collaboration and engagement | |
C.1 Thematic stakeholder platforms | – |
C.2 synAthina platform | – |
C.3 University and City Synergies | – |
C.4 Athens Partnership Fund | – |
C.5 Athens Culture Net | – |
II. A Green City | |
Goal A. Integrate natural systems into the urban fabric | |
A.1 Climate Change adaptation action plan | Adaptation |
A.2 Major green areas managing authority | Adaptation |
A.3 Triple green development project (Mega Resilience Project) | Adaptation |
A.4 Elaionas: a resilient district (Mega Resilience Project) | Mitigation & adaptation |
Goal B. Make our city cleaner | |
B.1 Waste management action plan | Mitigation |
Goal C. Promote sustainable mobility and co-create public spaces | |
C.1 Sustainable mobility roadmap | Mitigation |
C.2 Public space rejuvenation initiative | – |
C.3 Public space co-development framework | – |
Goal D. Foster sustainable food systems | |
D.1 Sustainable food policy plan | Mitigation |
Goal E. Establish sustainable and equitable energy system | |
E.1 Climate Change mitigation action plan | Mitigation |
E.2 Energy poverty mitigation roadmap | Mitigation |
E.3 Renewable energy cooperatives | Mitigation |
III. A proactive city | |
Goal A. Enhance planning in the face of serious challenges | |
A.1 Crisis preparedness and management plans | Adaptation |
A.2 Scenario-based issues and methods | Adaptation |
A.3 Metropolitan Authority and other legislative and policy making reforms | – |
A.4 Detailed resilience studies | Adaptation |
Α.5 Old building retirement | Mitigation & adaptation |
Goal B. Empower the municipal workforce and elected officials as well as the voice of the local community | |
B.1 Municipal neighborhood network | Adaptation |
B.2 Municipal capacity building | Mitigation |
Goal C. Engage with our neighborhoods | |
C.1 Schools open to the neighborhood | – |
C.2 Migration integration action plan | – |
IV. A vibrant city | |
Goal A. Enhance the City’s identity and promote new types of belonging | |
A.1 Athens ID | – |
A.2 Creative economy strategic plan | – |
A.3 Holistic city brand | – |
A.4 Green and cultural urban corridors | Adaptation |
A.5 Sustainable municipal Real-estate management | – |
A.6 City center development project | Mitigation & adaptation |
Goal B. Maximize existing City assets and support employment | |
B.1 Vacant buildings: crucial urban resource | – |
B.2 Employment action framework | – |
B.3 Social housing program | Adaptation |
B.4 Old train stations refurbishment | – |
B.5 Expropriation and greening of abandoned lots in Athens | Adaptation |