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The Ellinikon, also known as Hellenikon Metropolitan Park, is an urban regeneration initiativeon the historic site of the former Ellinikon International Airport in Athens, Greece. It is the largest such project in the country offering a comprehensive mix of residential, commercial, and leisure facilities.
The development is led by Hellinikon, a subsidiary of LAMDA Development, and involves an estimated investment of €8bn ($8bn). It has a 25-year development period and is being undertaken in multiple phases, with phase one expected to be completed by the end of 2026.
The Ellinikon is poised to significantly boost the Greek economy by creating 85,000 new jobs, contributing 2.4% to the domestic GDP [gross domestic product], and generating more than €14bn in state tax revenues. It is also expected to attract one million tourists a year.
Location of the Ellinikon
The Ellinikon is strategically located in southern Athens, and benefits from its proximity to central Athens, Piraeus Port, and Athens International Airport.
The site’s excellent transport links ensure easy access to key locations within a 20-minute drive to Athens City Centre (Acropolis), Athens railway station, Piraeus Port, and Rafina Port while the Athens International Airport is a 35-minute drive.
The project includes the development of the 1.3km Poseidonos Avenue Underpass, set for completion by 2025, which will improve traffic flow and pedestrian access to the seaside.
The Ellinikon project details
The Ellinikon will have a total area of 6.2 million square metres (66 million square feet). It will feature 600,000m² of green spaces, 6,200 acres (2,509ha) of urban living, a 1km landscaped public beach, 65 building zones, and 50km of scenic walkways and cycle tracks.
The development will include several office spaces, including an office tower, which will be the tallest commercial building in Greece. The mixed-use tower will seamlessly integrate leisure and retail amenities, a 200-room hotel, and top-tier A+ category office spaces that adhere to LEED and WELL standards. In addition, low-rise offices will offer a blend of leisure and professional spaces.
The residential facilities at the project include Little Athens, a vibrant new neighbourhood featuring modern residences and apartments. The area will include Park Raise, Pavilion Terraces, Promenade Heights, Atrium Gardens, Trinity Gardens, Cove Villas, and Cove Residences, as well as branded hotel residences.
The Riviera Tower, a 200m-high, 50-floor residential skyscraper, will offer biophilic design and LEED v4 BD+C Gold Level certification with more than 150 residences. The Public Works Department (PWD) buildings will serve associations catering to people with disabilities.
The Marina Hotel and Beach Hotel will provide luxury hospitality at the development while the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Athens will feature a casino, guest rooms, a rooftop terrace, and a conference centre.
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