The S.M.ALL Ad-hoc Serie - Issue 1 - Io and the Cities

Edited on 26/02/2025

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Welcome to The S.M.ALL Ad-Hoc Series, where we explore how small and medium-sized European cities empower themselves to reshape local mobility to be more inclusive, accessible, and sustainable. Through this series, our Ad-Hoc Experts will share key insights, practical approaches, and success stories emerging from this collaborative journey.

In this first issue, we explore the intersection of mobility, inclusion, and community-driven planning through the experiences of Komotini and Larissa. As our Ad-Hoc expert Io Chatzivaryti illustrates, these two cities are not just redesigning transportation networks: they are rethinking accessibility as a cornerstone of urban life. Their Integrated Action Plans (IAPs) highlight how sustainability, citizen participation, and targeted innovation can turn mobility into a tool for social cohesion.

Stay with us as we continue this journey, showcasing diverse approaches to urban challenges in upcoming issues of The S.M.ALL Ad-Hoc Series. Each article will bring new perspectives, practical lessons, and inspiring stories from cities that are shaping the future—one step, one street, and one community at a time.

Enjoy the reading!

Submitted by Io Chatzivaryti on 26/02/2025
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