The contribution of urban green spaces to the improvement of environment in cities: Case study of Chania, Greece

@article{Georgi2010TheCO,
  title={The contribution of urban green spaces to the improvement of environment in cities: Case study of Chania, Greece},
  author={Julia N. Georgi and D. Dimitriou},
  journal={Building and Environment},
  year={2010},
  volume={45},
  pages={1401-1414}
}
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