Elena Vaka

Elena Vaka | Municipality of Chalkida Chalkida, Greece

Biography

Sessions

17:05h

Solution Talks | SMART CITY EXPO Living & Inclusion

Human Cities: Real Approaches to Livability and Everyday Wellbeing

Lolly Bowean The Ford Foundation Program Officer Moderator

Shefali Virkar WU Vienna University of Economics and Business Assistant Professor Chair

Yuriko Oda WheeLog Founder and CEO Chair

Michela De Biasio Lepida Digital Transformation Design Manager Chair

Elena Vaka Municipality of Chalkida - Chair

Klara Danilović Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities (SCTM) Advisor for Urban Planning Chair

#Cities for All, #Right to the City, #Social Inclusion, #Wellbeing

2026-11-03 17:05 2026-11-03 17:55 Europe/Madrid Human Cities: Real Approaches to Livability and Everyday Wellbeing

Urban livability is shaped by a wide range of cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors, making each city experience unique, constantly evolving. What defines a “good place to live” can vary significantly, yet there are shared approaches that help improve quality of life across different contexts. Taking a comprehensive view of society, addressing the needs of diverse groups across multiple dimensions, from accessibility and equity to public space and daily well-being. This session presents practical case studies and tangible approaches aimed at enhancing everyday urban living conditions.

Stage: Cities X People

Tue 3

17:05h - 17:55h Stage: Cities X People All Passes