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Thessaloniki demonstrates a notable shortfall in green space provision and regeneration, a key component of sustainable urban development. The city currently offers only 2.7 square meters of green space per capita, substantially below the World Health Organization’s (WHO) recommended minimum of 9–10 square meters per person (WHO, 2010). This stark deficit underscores the urgent need for integrated urban planning strategies that prioritise ecological restoration and public health outcomes (Beatley, 2011).
A potential site for targeted intervention is the Yphanet River area, which holds significant promise for reintegration into the urban green infrastructure network. Reclaiming and repurposing this space aligns with contemporary urban planning principles such as adaptive reuse and green infrastructure planning, which advocate for the transformation of underutilised or degraded urban areas into multifunctional public assets (Ahern, 2007). Such an initiative would not only enhance environmental quality but also contribute to social equity by increasing access to public green space.
Moreover, the site’s current role in supplying potable water to local residents highlights its existing ecological value and potential for multifunctional landscape design (Benedict & McMahon, 2006). Strategic investment in this area would thus support broader urban resilience goals, particularly those related to climate adaptation, water resource management, and the restoration of urban ecosystems.
A potential site for targeted intervention is the Yphanet River area, which holds significant promise for reintegration into the urban green infrastructure network. Reclaiming and repurposing this space aligns with contemporary urban planning principles such as adaptive reuse and green infrastructure planning, which advocate for the transformation of underutilised or degraded urban areas into multifunctional public assets (Ahern, 2007). Such an initiative would not only enhance environmental quality but also contribute to social equity by increasing access to public green space.
Moreover, the site’s current role in supplying potable water to local residents highlights its existing ecological value and potential for multifunctional landscape design (Benedict & McMahon, 2006). Strategic investment in this area would thus support broader urban resilience goals, particularly those related to climate adaptation, water resource management, and the restoration of urban ecosystems.