Dining at Dionysos Zonar's with a view of the Acropolis and walking through the historic Athens National Gardens, Mayor Haris Doukas shares his bold vision to make Athens a green European capital. "The Open Mind" host Alexander Heffner joins the Athens Mayor to discuss applying Socrates' philosophies — living with limits, moderation, and social equity — to running a modern city.
From tackling severe air pollution and creating citizen-managed parks to digital app feedback systems and designing a 15-minute city — where schools, healthcare, and daily essentials are easily accessible by a short walk, bike, or by public transit ride — discover how Greece's capital is reducing concrete, increasing green spaces per citizen, and restoring oxygen and nature to the birthplace of democracy.
"Mayors of the World" is a special 70th anniversary series from "The Open Mind" exploring democracy and public policy with leaders around the globe, from Athens, Greece to Santiago, Chile to Toronto and Atla...
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