Addressing Environmental Problems in the Coastal Urban Area of Attica

摘要

Nowadays a large proportion of the population lives in coastal urban areas. These areas face different environmental problems that degrade the natural and cultural resources. This leads to degradation of the quality of life of residents and threatens the viability of these areas. This paper refers to the coastal urban area of Attica from the Bay of Faliro to the area of Vouliagmeni, which has witnessed great development in recent decades. The research focuses on how areas have developed, on local problems, as well as on the policies and measures that have been implemented until now for their protection of and upgrading. The results show that the region faces a great number of environmental problems. Moreover, the public works that have been carried out in recent years have improved the overall situation and to some extent the quality of life of residents as well. However, further measures concerning land uses, exploitation of existing infrastructure and protection of the natural resources of the area, are necessary.