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Athens Transforms Disused Airport into Europe's Largest Coastal Green Space

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Athens Transforms Disused Airport into Europe's Largest Coastal Green Space

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The Ellinikon Park is converting two million square meters of former airport land into a vibrant urban oasis designed to naturally lower local temperatures. This massive ecological project will feature over 520 plant species and manage 100 percent of its rainfall on-site, serving as a model for sustainable urban development.

The Ellinikon Park is converting two million square meters of former airport land into a vibrant urban oasis designed to naturally lower local temperatures. This massive ecological project will feature over 520 plant species and manage 100 percent of its rainfall on-site, serving as a model for sustainable urban development.

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