Preparation of Studies for the Restoration, Redevelopment, and Protection against Erosion of the Coastal Front of Stratoni

Stratoni Chalkidiki

The specific study “Redevelopment and Enhancement of Stratonio Beach” was prepared within the framework of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the project of restoration, redevelopment, and protection against erosion of the coastal front of Stratoni. It was part of a set of studies aimed at the holistic approach to the problem of the studied area. In the long run, the redevelopment of Stratoni Beach could serve as a catalyst for the process of highlighting the settlement as a whole, an excellent example of an industrial settlement with a unique architectural heritage and significant natural wealth.

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The thematic axes of the strategic planning were:

The protection and enhancement of the ecological wealth
The social infrastructure and culture
The industrial archaeology
The alternative productive and economic activities
The creation of an expanded network

The restoration and redevelopment works included:

Earthworks for shaping and smoothing the terrain
Construction of breakwaters
Enrichment of the beach with sand
Installation of grids and drainage channels
Formation of sidewalks, pavements, and paths
Preservation of existing trees, planting new trees and clusters of shrubs
Construction and installation of three pavilions for recreational, dining, and cultural purposes
Construction and installation of urban equipment
Construction and installation of two sculptural shelters on the paths
Construction of a playground
Construction of a sports and climbing area
Installation of two outdoor fields
Creation of a parking space
Management of the outlets for flood protection
Installation of lighting
Accessibility provision
Traces of the mining history of Stratoni, with references on paths and trails, with the aim of enhancing the storytelling.