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Attica Region: Alexandras Avenue Refugee Housing Will Not Be Demolished or Commercialized
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Attica Region: Alexandras Avenue Refugee Housing Will Not Be Demolished or Commercialized

From Ta Nea · (7m ago) Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • The Attica Region of Greece has stated that the historic refugee housing complexes on Alexandras Avenue will not be demolished or commercialized.
  • The region plans a comprehensive urban and social intervention to restore and repurpose the buildings for social housing, prioritizing vulnerable groups and utilizing European funds.
  • The project, with a budget of approximately 15 million euros, aims to preserve the cultural heritage while providing dignified and affordable housing solutions.

The Attica Region reaffirms its unwavering commitment to the preservation and revitalization of the iconic refugee housing complexes on Alexandras Avenue. In a clear and decisive statement, regional officials have quashed any speculation about demolition, abandonment, or commercial exploitation of these historic buildings. This project represents a high-priority urban and social initiative, deeply rooted in the collective memory of Athens.

There is no scenario of demolition, abandonment, or commercialization – and it will not be allowed for any reason.

— Attica Region officialsAddressing concerns about the future of the refugee housing complexes.

Our vision is to restore and enhance this emblematic element of our shared history, imbuing it with a contemporary social function. The plan is not merely about preserving the past; it's about creating a vibrant future where these structures serve as spaces for social housing, dignity, and solidarity. We are leveraging regional European funds to ensure accessible and sustainable housing for those in need.

The Attica Region clarifies in the most categorical way that the refugee housing on Alexandras Avenue will not be commercialized, demolished, or abandoned – neither now nor in the future.

— Attica RegionReiterating the commitment to preserve the historic buildings.

Recent protests by residents underscore the importance of these buildings. We acknowledge their concerns and assure them that the region's approach is guided by principles of human dignity and safety. The Attica Region is dedicated to a thorough consultation process with all stakeholders to ensure solutions that respect the residents and the historical significance of the site. This is not just a development project; it is a commitment to our community and our heritage.

The basic philosophy of the endeavor is to return the refugee housing to society as spaces of social housing, dignity, and solidarity, utilizing European resources of the Region for affordable and sustainable housing.

— Attica RegionExplaining the project's social goals.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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