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Athens

Cooling Havens - Water-Powered Neighborhood Cooling and Engagement Stations

Greening cities

Ongoing

Location

The project targets Athens neighbourhoods selected for their vulnerability to extreme urban heat and lack of water-sensitive public spaces. Focusing on densely populated areas and key community hubs, new small-and medium-scale green-blue infrastructures will improve local resilience, public comfort and wellbeing.

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Urban authorities

As the Main Urban Authority (MUA), the Municipality of Athens leads the Cooling Havens project, overseeing all planning, coordination and implementation activities. Responsible for aligning project goals with local policies and needs, the MUA ensures the effective integration of water-sensitive urban design interventions into the city’s infrastructure. By engaging local communities and facilitating partnerships, the MUA promotes sustainable, long-lasting impacts for Athens.

Main urban authority

Municipality of Athens (MoA)

Greece

Transfer partners

Transfer Partners are urban authorities that join the EUI-Innovative Action project to observe and learn. Their primary aim is to enhance the adaptability of the project's solutions to different urban contexts within the EU. These partners play a crucial role in facilitating knowledge exchange among EU cities and fostering innovation. They come from different EU member states than the project Main Urban Authority and participate during the project's implementation phase. Each project generally involves three Transfer Partners. The involvement of Transfer Partners is vital for ensuring the project's innovative solutions are effectively adaptable and replicable in various contexts across the EU.

Transfer Partner 1

Transfer Partner 2

Transfer Partner 3

Delivery partners

A Delivery Partner is an organization selected for its expertise and experience to help design and implement specific parts of a project. Their role is to carry out certain tasks, create outputs, and manage a part of the project's budget. They are essential for bringing in knowledge and skills that enhance the project's overall value.

  • Athens Development and Destination Management Agency S.A. (ADDMA)
  • National Technical University of Athens (NTUA)
  • Athens Water Supply and Sewerage Company - EYDAP S.A. (EYDAP)
  • ECOSCAPES PC
  • ATP architects and engineers (ATP)
  • Alchemia-nova Greece Private Company (Alchemia Nova)
  • ELLINIKI ETAIRIA-Society for the Environment and Cultural Heritage (ELLET)
  • DIPYLON Society for the Study of Ancient Topography (DIPYLON)
  • Impact Hub Labs (IHA)
  • Company of Insurance And Consulting Services Development Organization S.A. (AEASY)