The “New Regulatory Plan of Athens – Attica” outlines critical strategies to protect and enhance the region’s historical, cultural, and natural resources while promoting sustainable spatial development. Its primary goal is to harmonise environmental conservation, cultural preservation, and economic growth to support long-term social cohesion. Key objectives include revitalising urban areas, safeguarding cultural and historical assets, and fostering entrepreneurial opportunities linked to cultural heritage.
One of the plan’s central strategies is the protection and revitalisation of Attica’s historical centres, such as Athens, Piraeus, and Eleusis. By promoting studies and initiatives that preserve the architectural and urban identity of cultural heritage areas, the plan ensures that they remain vibrant and relevant in the modern era. It also prioritises the development of “cultural continuity routes,” which link historical sites, green spaces, and urban infrastructure to celebrate and preserve the region’s rich cultural legacy (article 15).
Sustainability is another core theme, with a focus on resource conservation, ecological management, and adapting to climate change. The plan advocates for compact city principles, promoting urban regeneration and the efficient use of natural resources like water and agricultural land. Creating green spaces within urban environments is emphasised as a key element for improving quality of life and fostering microclimatic benefits (article 5).
In conclusion, the plan effectively integrates cultural preservation with sustainable development. It envisions Attica as a resilient, culturally rich, and environmentally conscious region, acknowledging its role as the cultural metropolis of Greece, and advancing through targeted urban interventions and the creation of green and cultural networks. This approach positions Attica as a leading model for sustainable urban development.
The New Regulatory Plan of Athens-Attica also plays the role of the Regional Spatial Framework of Attica, according to paragraph 8a, article 6 of law 4269/2014.
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