# Kozani school zone urban redesign program

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/kozani-school-zone-urban-redesign-program
> Updated: 2026-09-09T10:20:14.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

The Municipality of Kozani has launched the European ‘Just Streets’ program to redesign urban environments surrounding local schools. The initiative focuses on creating ‘School Buffer Zones’ to serve as protective safety cushions between school grounds and heavy traffic, prioritizing pedestrians and children over automobiles.

The project involves comprehensive urban planning, technical implementation using LiDAR sensors, and a co-creation process where parents, teachers, and students participate in workshops and school walks to identify dangerous areas. 

Following the implementation of these safety measures, local educators and parents have highlighted the benefits of active mobility. Community members note that walking or cycling to school promotes physical health, ecological awareness, and improved student concentration, while helping to reduce overall urban traffic congestion.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-09: Kozani promotes active mobility through ‘Just Streets’ program

Participants in the ‘Just Streets’ program in Kozani highlight the physical, mental, and social benefits of children walking or cycling to school to promote sustainable urban mobility.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kozani-promotes-active-mobility-through-just-streets-program

### 2026-09-03: Kozani implements school buffer zones via Just Streets program

The Municipality of Kozani is implementing the “Just Streets” program to create “School Buffer Zones,” prioritizing child safety and pedestrian mobility through community-led urban redesign.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kozani-implements-school-buffer-zones-via-just-streets-program

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Cite as: Kozani school zone urban redesign program. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/kozani-school-zone-urban-redesign-program