{"id":8401,"date":"2026-03-20T11:12:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T11:12:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diversitynews.eu\/?p=8401"},"modified":"2026-03-20T13:37:21","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T13:37:21","slug":"athens-becomes-more-accessible-inclusive-urban-planning-information","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diversitynews.eu\/en\/20\/03\/2026\/athens-becomes-more-accessible-inclusive-urban-planning-information\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cAthens Becomes More Accessible: Inclusive Urban Planning Information\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The City of Athens is taking another step toward a more inclusive and accessible city for all through the creation of a new digital urban planning map. 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