1. Presentation of the Industrial Area of Tavros
Municipality of Tavros
Municipality of Tavros

2. Introduction in Tavros
Municipality of Tavros is a suburb in the southwestern part of Athens
North & East Municipality of Athens
South Municipality of Moschato
Southeast Municipality of Kallithea
West Municipality of Agios Ioannis Rentis
Northwest Municipality of Egaleo
Population: habitants
Area: 2,125 km²
ReTInA - Revitalisation of Traditional Industrial Areas

3. Introduction to the Industrial Area
One of the main streets in the area is Piraios Street to the north, where the Industrial area is located
During the middle-war period most of the industries were established on Piraios Street
In the ’70s many industries have been moved close to the National Road
The re-use of the area Municipality of Tavros is already in process. Pivate companies and public authorities are involved. Bars, Clubs, trade centers, Malls and cultural centers are the main uses.
Municipality of Tavros
Piraios Str.
ReTInA - Revitalisation of Traditional Industrial Areas

4. Problems related to the Industrial Area
Bad image of the city
Provision of accommodation to homeless people
Pollution of urban environment
Development of an area vulnerable to fires
Difficulties in attracting new investors
Hard to monitor the process of revitalizing. Many actors involved.
Economic development
ReTInA - Revitalisation of Traditional Industrial Areas

5. Challenges related to the Industrial Area
Shift the industrial character towards a free-access space for public
Sustainable urban environment
Rebranding of the area
Quality of life improvement
Improvement investment facilities
Job creation – employment opportunities
Engagement of the local community in the process
ReTInA - Revitalisation of Traditional Industrial Areas

6. Key aspects
Piraios Street is one of the oldest roots of Athens, used to connect the city of Athens with the port of Piraeus already from the ancient times
The industrial area is situated in the heart of the municipality.
The area is not limited to Tavros, but is extended also to the city of Athens
The plans for re-using the area started in the ’90s but the local community was not consulted
ReTInA - Revitalisation of Traditional Industrial Areas

7. Main contribution in the project
Experience in the field of re-using an old industrial area
Extended knowledge of all steps and problems of such a process (legal issues, competencies etc)
Expertise in working with different authorities and stakeholders
ReTInA - Revitalisation of Traditional Industrial Areas

8. Potential benefit
Exchange of experiences and best practices among partnership
Development of a strategic plan for the engagement of the municipality in the revitalizing process
Improve of cooperation among stakeholders in the area
ReTInA - Revitalisation of Traditional Industrial Areas

9. Buildings (1)
ReTInA - Revitalisation of Traditional Industrial Areas

10. Buildings (2)
ReTInA - Revitalisation of Traditional Industrial Areas

11. Buildings (3)
ReTInA - Revitalisation of Traditional Industrial Areas

12. Buildings (4)
ReTInA - Revitalisation of Traditional Industrial Areas