Municipality of Vari-Voula-Vouliagmeni
Co-funded Projects
2019: C-TRACK 50 – Putting Regions on track for carbon neutrality by 2050
2021: “Integrated interventions to create, extend and upgrade networks of green spaces, public spaces, pavements, cycle paths and soft roads”, proposal in the “ANTONIS TRITSIS” funding programme.
Milestones for Sustainable Urban Mobility:
2014: Participation in the Covenant of Mayors on Climate and Energy
2016: Approval of the Sustainable Energy Action Plan (SEAP)
2017: Installation of a public bike share systemin 3 points of the Municipality
2018: Launch of the Municipal Transport System
2019: Joining the new Covenant of Mayors on Climate and Energy
2020: Submission of the Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plan (SECAP)
2020: Operation of the first municipal electric vehicle charging system in Attica
2020: Operation of the first municipal electric car sharing system (e-car sharing)
2020: Election of Mayor Grigoris Konstantellos as Vice President of CIVITAS PAC
2021: Participation of Mayor Grigoris Konstantellos in CIVINET PAC
2021: Completion of the 1st SUMP
2021: Launch of the Electric Vehicle Charging Plan
A key element of the Municipality’s policy is the coexistence and balance of 3 factors: the People, the Environment and the Economy, having as a priority the establishment of a sustainable, safe and healthy environment for the citizens.
The Municipality of Vari Voula Vouliagmeni has integrated the principles of Sustainable Urban Mobility at the core of its actions, aiming to develop the city in a way that creates a transport environment that is more friendly to all and does not burden the quality of life for residents and visitors. To achieve this, the Municipality completed its 1st Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP) in 2021, passing it through all the necessary consultation stages.
Moreover, since 2019, the Municipality of Vari Voula Vouliagmeni has developed a “Long-Term Plan for Energy and Climate towards Carbon Neutrality – CTRACK50”, having already far exceeded the commitments made in the Covenant of Mayors for the 2020 targets and is expected to soon achieve the targets set by the European Union for 2030.
Regarding the accessibility of persons with reduced mobility, the Municipality has proceeded to the following:
- an integrated network of sidewalks and walking routes
- installation of SEATRACK system for accessibility in 3 beaches of the Municipality
- Facilities for the entrance and access of disabled persons to all municipal buildings and services
- special parking spaces for disabled vehicles
Planned projects
The Municipality expects to secure €18.9 million for the implementation of 24 interventions including:
- the redevelopment and reconstruction of major avenues and roads in the Municipality
- the construction of pavements and traffic islands
- the development of a network of cycle paths
- the planting of 2.500 high-growth trees
- the construction of playgrounds, skate parks and squares
- the promotion of electromobility
Particularly in the field of electromobility, 20 charging points have already been installed, as well as the first charging station in the country, exclusively for electric vehicles for the disabled.
