The Municipality of Pilea Hortiatis (PP6) successfully organised a local Community Workshop in the framework of the Interreg Euro-MED project “Green Participatory Budgeting for Local Environmental Action and Sustainable Future – Green B-LEAF”. The Community Workshop was held on Thursday, 26 February 2026, at the Municipality of Pilea-Horitatis City Hall, in Panorama, Thessaloniki, Greece. As a core activity of Work Package 1, the workshop aimed to strengthen climate resilience, promote citizen engagement, and introduce the Green Participatory Budgeting (Green PB) model at the local level. In this context, the Community Workshop of the Municipality of Pilea-Hortiatis brought together citizens, municipal representatives, and local stakeholders to explore climate vulnerabilities, green infrastructure priorities, and participatory decision-making tools.
Workshop Agenda Highlights
The Municipality of PileaHortiatis Community Workshop Agenda was designed to guide participants through a structured and engaging learning and consultation process.
Key agenda components included:
- Opening Remarks & Introduction to the Green BLEAF project
Municipality of PileaHortiatis representatives welcomed participants and presented the project’s objectives, expected outcomes, and its role.
- Key Concepts & Definitions
Participants were introduced to essential notions such as Green Participatory Budgeting, climate risks and vulnerabilities, establishing a shared understanding for the discussions that followed.
- Publicity Actions of the Municipality
An overview of the communication and visibility activities implemented by Project Partners and the Municipality of PileaHortiatis within the project framework.
- Green Participatory Budgeting in Greece & Good Practices
A dedicated session showcased national examples and successful participatory budgeting initiatives, offering practical insights and inspiration.
- Presentation and Guided Completion of the Workshop Questionnaire
Participants completed the official Green BLEAF questionnaire, providing valuable qualitative data on local climate risks, vulnerable groups, and priorities for green interventions.
- Specialised Presentation on ZeroCarbon Building Stock Tools
Expert presented methodologies and tools for achieving nearzero carbon building stock, linking technical knowledge with the project’s environmental objectives.
- Municipal of PileaHortiatis Budget 2026 & Next Steps for Green PB
The Municipality of PileaHortiatis presented its 2026 budget structure and discussed how Green PB can be integrated into future planning and decisionmaking processes.
- Open Discussion & Conclusions
The workshop concluded with an interactive dialogue, allowing participants to share perspectives, raise questions, and contribute to shaping the municipality’s green priorities.
MUNICIPALITY OF PILEA-HORTIATIS COMMUNITY WORKSHOP PHOTOS
