Regeneration strategies of Lycabettus Hill
Specialized topics in Landscape Architecture
Agricultural University of Athens
We study the emanating spirit of landscapes"_Dimitris Pikionis
The project seeks to highlight Lycabettus Hill as a lung of greenery and a cradle of biodiversity amidst the dense urban fabric of the Attica region. The integrated landscape architecture practices and sustainability approach is expected to lead to an effective strategy for the regeneration of the hill.
The approach of this study team consisted primarily of the detailed reading of the landscape of Lycabettus hill. The main focus remained on the recording of the existing flora, with emphasis on Endemic Greek species. The study also focused on the geological features that have emerged from the quarrying activity, as well as the hydrological elements of the hill.
The main goal is to highlight the recording and protection of the native flora and the promotion of the cultural and historical significance of the element of water and the special geological formations of the hill. The strategic proposal for the activation of the hill consists of the creation of three Thematic Paths, which will highlight its natural features: The Botanical Path, the Geological Path and the Water Path.