The Bauhaus4MED project, through participatory design, empowers citizens to shape the areas in which they live. By integrating aesthetic elements and citizen involvement, the project aims to transform urban landscapes into vibrant, environmentally friendly hubs that reflect the values of the New European Bauhaus initiative.
The New European Bauhaus (NEB) is a creative and interdisciplinary initiative of the European Union that seeks to bridge the European Green Deal with everyday life, combining sustainability, aesthetics, and inclusion. Beyond a policy framework, it is a movement inviting designers, architects, artists, scientists, public authorities, and citizens to collaborate in shaping a more beautiful, sustainable, and fair future for Europe. NEB promotes innovative approaches to how we live in our communities, encouraging circular economy principles and participatory processes.
The former Kodra Military Camp is an extensive site of historical and metropolitan importance located in the Municipality of Kalamaria, Thessaloniki. Covering more than 340 acres, it once served as a military base and today is at the center of discussions about urban regeneration and public use. With panoramic views of the Thermaic Gulf and close proximity to the city center, the site holds significant potential for transformation into a space of greenery, culture, and recreation: a metropolitan park aiming to preserve and enhance public open space in the increasingly urbanized area of metropolitan Thessaloniki.
📝 Who can submit a proposal?
The call for proposals is open to the public. All citizens are eligible to apply, either as individuals, associations, businesses, or groups of citizens.
📝 How to participate
Briefly describe your proposal in the field provided. Your description should include the issue your proposal addresses, the factors that make it feasible, as well as any additional information that can help the public and the committee evaluate and vote for its implementation. It is important that each proposal aligns with the principles of the New European Bauhaus.
You may also submit supporting material along with your proposal, such as documents and photographs, to strengthen your suggested solution.
📅 The submission period is from September 22 to October 12, 2025.
🗳️ Vote for proposals
The public evaluation period will take place from October 13 to October 19, 2025, during which all citizens will have the opportunity to register on the Crowdvocacy platform and vote for the proposals they would like to see implemented.
At the same time, submitted proposals will also be evaluated by the committee of the Local Green Transformation Node of the Region of Central Macedonia.
The final score of each proposal will result from 60% committee evaluation and 40% public voting.
🏆 Final Selection
On October 20, 2025, the winning proposal selected for implementation will be announced.
🗓️ Summary Timeline:
Proposal submission: 22/09/2025 – 12/10/2025
Proposal evaluation: 13/10/2025 – 19/10/2025
Winner announcement: 20/10/2025
💡 For further clarifications, please contact:
n.papadopoulos@pkm.gov.gr
n.katsaros@pkm.gov.gr
o.ioannidou@pkm.gov.gr
