“I knew cities were getting built, but I didn’t go. This belongs to the statistics, I thought, not history. For what is the worth of cities built without the wisdom of the people?.”

Polina tripotseri, Mechanical Engineer

Polina has a background in civil and bridge engineering and has worked in a wide spectrum of infrastructure and capital projects as an engineer, manager, and business consultant. Having spent many years between Patras, Athens and London, she has recently relocated in Mitikas, a small village across Kalamos island, aiming to share experiences and support the local community in shaping a more sustainable future.