A little over a year after the devastating fires that destroyed much of Mount Parnitha' forests; Greece's highest court approved a plan for the development of the capital's first industrial park. The park, which will be nearly 50 hectares large will be in a part of the so called 'protected area' of Mount Parnitha, part of which was burned last year.
There were previous attempts to develop part of Mount Parnitha as recent as 2006, but certain government decrees prevented development. It seems awfully ironic that after the area was burned that development will now be allowed.
DF: While establishing a business park (or several for a matter of fact) would be a plus for Athens, choosing to develop it on Mount Parnitha is upsetting and a shame. Your comments?
Kathimerini
Parnitha
posted on Monday, September 8