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Introduction
Here you can get detailed information about the good practice example from Thessaloniki, Greece: Pavlos Melas Municipality Park
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Get to Know the Good Practice Example: Pavlos Melas Metropolitan Park 🏞️
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New European Bauhaus Integration
🏛️ Module 1: Political Dimension
In this module you'll understand the political dimension of creating a large-scale urban park creation and heritage preservation through Pavlos Melas Example. The concepts you will learn are: Phased Urban Development, PPP Models, and Policy Alignment
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Key Political Concepts
💼 Module 2: Economic Dimension
In this module you'll understand the economic dimension of creating a large-scale urban park creation and heritage preservation through Pavlos Melas Example. The concepts you will learn are: Sustainable Procurement, Circular Economy (CE), and Sustainability Assessment Tools
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Key Economic Concepts
🎓 Module 3: Educational Dimension
In this module you'll understand the educational dimension of creating a large-scale urban park creation and heritage preservation through Pavlos Melas Example. You will learn about the concept of Living Labs and how can you create one in the context of green building transformation
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Key Educational Concepts
🫱🏽‍🫲🏼 Module 4: Social Dimension
In this module you'll understand the social dimension of creating a large-scale urban park creation and heritage preservation through Pavlos Melas Example. You will learn about the concept of Stakeholder Engagement and Community Well-Being and learn about how to create a participatory design process step by step.
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Key Social Concepts
🌍 Module 5: Environmental Dimension
In this module you'll understand the environmental dimension of creating a large-scale urban park creation through Pavlos Melas Example. You will learn about the strategies for creating climate-resilient buildings and adapting existing buildings to be climate responsive. This module will conclude with Key Principles for Adaptive Reuse.
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Key Environmental Concepts
Asssesment
Please review the Final Exam Instructions for detailed expectations.
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Final Exam
Conclusion + References
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References
GP3: Reclaiming Urban Spaces Pavlos Melas Park in Greece

Introduction

SUSTAINABILITY, AESTHETICS, AND INCLUSION IN PRACTICE

In this lesson, we’ll explore how this project brings the three core principles of the New European Bauhaus—sustainability, aesthetics, and inclusion—into practice through real, measurable actions. Let’s start with sustainability

Sustainability

Sustainability is evident throughout: The bioclimatic design strategically uses over 5,600 native trees and green infrastructure including rainwater harvesting systems. Rather than demolishing the area, 25 military buildings are being adaptively reused, using circular economy principles. Renewable energy through solar panels and comprehensive waste management systems create a sustainable operation.

Aesthetics

Aesthetics is achieved through the blend of heritage and contemporary design, adapting rather than replacing historic architecture. Memorial installations, and museums create spaces that honor both cultural identity and history.

Inclusion

Universal accessibility of the park features barrier-free paths and tactile elements, and multilingual aids which ensures that everyone can enjoy the space. The design process involves broad community participation, and ongoing educational programs maintain the engagement of the community. Economic accessibility is realized through free entry, workshops, events.

With an understanding of how sustainability, aesthetics, and inclusion come to life in practice, let’s now turn to the broader frameworks of the Quintiple Helix Model which are political, economic, educational, social , and environmental and start with the political dimension.

 

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