Restoration Project In The Works For Abandoned Buildings In Athens

The Athens Traders Association in collaboration with the Attica Region and the Municipality of Athens recently announced plans to revamp and use abandoned buildings to house small and medium-sized retailers and entrepreneurs. Their hope is to revive once thriving trade areas and to establish new business neighborhoods.

In view of increasing tourist flows to Athens, the action, initially a pilot program, will create new prospects for trade as well as upgrade the city center. Sights for the first project are set on central Stadiou St.

“Every store window display that’s lit up drives away delinquency and creates jobs,” said Stavros Kafounis, the association’s president. The Attica Region Governor and the municipal authority of Athens will try to devise a plan so small and medium-size retailers can rent out large spaces on privileged terms over a two-year period.

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