West Attica Arts Center<\/strong>.<\/p>\nThe visit is part of the regional governor\u2019s series of meetings with the 66 municipalities of Attica<\/strong>, as part of an effort to communicate directly with local communities and identify their needs, with the aim of further upgrading infrastructure<\/strong> and the functionality of cities.<\/p>\nCooperation between the Municipality and the Region, with the aim of accelerating projects<\/h3>\n
During the meeting with Mayor Andreas Pahatouridis<\/strong>, ways to accelerate the implementation of projects, the effective utilization of available resources<\/strong>, and the coordination of the involved agencies, so that the interventions are completed within the planned timelines<\/strong>. At the same time, a series of new projects planned for the near future were also reviewed.<\/p>\nSubsequently, Mr. Hardalias visited the Metropolis of Peristeri<\/strong>, where he was given a tour of the premises of the building under construction by Metropolitan Gregorios<\/strong>. During their meeting, the close cooperation between the Metropolis<\/strong>, the Regional Authority<\/strong> and Municipality<\/strong>, with an emphasis on strengthening social initiatives to support vulnerable social groups.<\/p>\nArts Center – To be completed by the end of the year<\/h3>\n
The visit concluded with an on-site inspection of the construction site for the new West Attica Arts Center<\/strong>, with a total area of 3,886 sq. m.<\/strong>, which is expected to become a cultural landmark in Western Athens. According to the update, work is proceeding on schedule, and the project is expected to be delivered by the end of 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\nThe project is being built on the site of the former \u201cXylotechnia\u201d<\/strong> and includes a modern 280-seat theater<\/strong>, designed to host theatrical performances, conferences, workshops, exhibitions, and cultural or social events.<\/p>\nThe facilities will include a lobby<\/strong>, an information desk and ticket office, a coat check, a refreshment area, modern restrooms, a fully equipped stage, a plaza and a balcony, loading and unloading areas and storage for stage sets, dressing rooms, a dedicated lighting and sound control room, as well as underground parking garage<\/strong>. At the same time, plans call for the preservation of existing buildings that house municipal services.<\/p>\nThe budget<\/strong> for the project amounts to 12.07 million euros<\/strong>. It is part of the Attica Regional Development Program 2021-2025<\/strong> and is funded by the national component of the Public Investment Development Program<\/strong>, with the Municipality of Peristeri as the beneficiary and lead partner of the project.<\/p>\nChardalias: Focus on infrastructure in working-class neighborhoods<\/h3>\n
In his remarks, Nikos Hardalias<\/strong> emphasized that the Region\u2019s strategic goal is balanced development<\/strong> and ensuring a minimum level of basic infrastructure for all citizens, particularly in areas that have lagged behind in development.<\/p>\nAs he noted, it is unacceptable for densely populated areas to lack basic infrastructure, such as water supply<\/strong> and sewerage<\/strong>, noting that these deficiencies are often linked to increased instances of delinquency<\/strong> and social problems.<\/p>\nReferring specifically to Peristeri<\/strong>, which he described as the second-largest city in Attica after Athens, he noted that it is a quintessentially working-class neighborhood<\/strong>, where every euro invested by the Region translates into a tangible improvement in residents\u2019 daily lives.<\/p>\nFor his part, Mayor Andreas Pahatouridis<\/strong> praised his collaboration with the regional governor, emphasizing that since their joint tenure in Local Government<\/strong> since 2002, he has observed his consistency and effectiveness. At the same time, he emphasized that the Attica Region<\/strong> has consistently supported the Municipality of Peristeri through major infrastructure projects, citing as a prime example the \u201cXylotechnia\u201d<\/strong>, which, as he said, will contribute decisively to the cultural development of the region.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Nikos Hardalias visited Peristeri, where he toured the new Arts Center and confirmed the progress of major infrastructure projects.
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