Transcript City of Patras

City of Patras - Presentation
The Region of Western Greece
www.pde.gov.gr
The 4th biggest out of 13
regions in Greece, with 7% of
the country’s total population
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Thessaloniki
3 Regional Sections
(Achaia, Ilia, Aitoloakarnania)
Area: 11,350 Km2 (8.6 % of
the total area of Greece)
19 Municipalities
680,190 inhabitants
23.1% unemployment
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Patras
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Athens
The city of Patras
Main Figures
Capital of Achaia Regional
Unit and Region of
Western Greece
The 3rd biggest city in Greece
214.580 inhabitants
Area: 333.1 Km2 (125.4 Km2
urban area)
Density: 609 / Km2
(1303/km2 urban center)
5 Municipal Units
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The city of
Patras
Patras 163.446
Vrachneika 5.094
Paralia 9.074
Messatida 11.873
Rio 13.270
HSA, above is the map of Patras where the
purple lines are the administrative
boundaries of each municipality according
to the new “Kallicrates” scheme, which is
on effect since 01/01/2011.
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The city of
Patras
Patra is located in the western part of
Greece and its surroundings as can be
seen in the following satellite image:
During the Roman period
it was a cosmopolitan centre of the
eastern Mediterranean region.
Patras is a commercial hub,
while it’s a busy port is a nodal point
for trade and communication with
Italy and the rest of Western Europe.
The city has two public universities
and one Technological Institute,
hosting a large student population
and rendering Patras a major
scientific centre with a field of
excellence in technological education.
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The economy of the city largely depends on a thriving service sector.
Its main economic activities include retailing, logistics, financial and
the public sector services.
Patras suffered a severe problem of deindustrialization during the late
1980s and 1990s; where a number of major productive units shut
down in successive order. As a result, the city was taken a great
economic hit and a rise of unemployment.
However, the University of Patras contributed to the economy using
its widely respected service and technology sectors.
The area still retains some of its traditional winemaking and foodstuff
industries as well as a small agricultural sector, and its industrial area
lies approximately 20 km to the south of the downtown area.
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Local Economy
More specifically, its main economy is based on the following sectors among others:
Administration Center (Capital of West Greece region, and Achaia Regional unit)
Tertiary Education Center (University of Patras, Hellenic Open University, Technological
Institute). The Computer Technology Institute, the Science Park, the Industrial Systems Institute
of Greece and other important research centers are placed in Patras.
Health Center (Regional hospital)
Banking (Most Greek Banks have their regional headquarters for Western Greece located in
Patras).
Tourism (The prefecture has 4.800 hotels rooms and 286.000 tourists for 2006, mainly Greeks,
that stayed for a total of 634.000 days
Retailing (It is a dynamic Metropolitan center with )
Transportation and Commerce (Due to the existence of Port it is an important commercial hub
between Greece and Western europe)
Manufacturing (TITAN cement factory), Foodstuff (Athenian Brewery. Soft drink Company
LOUX, wine company Achaia Clauss), Energy (one of the the largests wind park in Greece, on
the Mt. Panachaikon)
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Transportation (Infrastructure)
The port. The main gateway to Europe by ship. It manages more than half
of the foreign sea-passenger transportation in Greece. It has excellent carferry links with the Ionian islands and the major Adriatic ports of Italy.
The ring Road. It is newly constructed, 20 km long, was first opened in
2002
The mini ring road is under construction to minimize heavy traffic-related
problems in the city centre
The impressive Rio-Antirrio Bridge is located to the north of the city and
links Peloponnese to mainland Greece. It was completed in 2004.
Commuter and Regional Rail. The first links the center of the city with the
Northern suburbs (Rio, Ag. Basileios). The regional lines link Patras with
other Greek cities (Pyrgos, Kalamata)
Regional Bus. Connecting the city of Patras with Athens and other major
destinations
Airport Araxos. It is located 40km south of Patras.
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City of Patras
Culture and Sport Events
European Cultural Capital 2006
Athens Olympic Games 2004. Partly organised the soccer events.
World Rythmic Gymnastic Championship 2007
International Childrens Games 2003
European Women Basketbal Championship 2003
Rhythmic Gymnastic European Championship 1997
World Wrestling Championship 2001
Patras International Circuit Kart (Annually)
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PATRAS in TRANSITION:
From a secondary sector urban area to
a tertiary sector metropolitan area
Municipal Administration
The Municipality is administered by the
municipal council, the mayoral committee and the
Mayor according to the Municipal and Community
Code.
City of Patras
The Mayor is assisted
by Deputy Mayors. The
Deputy Mayors are
majority councillors
appointed by the
Mayor.
The municipal council makes all decisions on issues that concern the
municipality except on those issues that fall under the jurisdiction of the
Mayor or the Mayoral Committee. The municipal council consists of 41
Members. The members of the municipal council are divided into municipal
parties depending on the political party with which they have been elected.
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Municipal Administration
Apart from its departmental structure comprising of
nine directorates each with its corresponding
departments, the Municipality of Patras has
created other sectors with the aim of raising the
cultural level of the city founded by the mythical
Patreas.
The City of Patras with its lengthy history stands
out for its significant role in the political and social
events of our country. Its geographical location, its
natural beauties and the mentality of its citizens,
have all contributed in establishing Patras as the
metropolis of Peloponnese and Western Greece.
In order for Patras to become a city that can
meet contemporary requirements, the
Municipality has founded the following
organizations and enterprises.
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Municipal Enterprises & Organizations
DI.PE.THE. (Municipal and
City
of Patras
Regional Theatre of
Patra)
The Apollon Theatre built by
Ernest Chiller is one of the
architectural jewels of the
city centre. It stages plays
that meet the theatrical
needs of Patra audiences.
DEYAP (Patra Municipal
Enterprise for Water and
Sewage Management). The
Body responsible for the city's
water supply and sewage
systems
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Municipal Enterprises & Organizations
The Municipal Health and
Welfare Organisation has
been developed to a great
degree together with social care,
with the Parents' School the
Food Bank, the Refuge for Single
Mothers, activities for the
Disabled, Centres for Senior
Citizens etc, making the citizens'
of Patra feel that they have the
care and support of the
Municipal Authority.
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Municipal Enterprises & Organizations
Municipal Library – Cultural
Organization of Patras consists of:
The Municipal Library serves the
quest for knowledge and research
needs of pupils, students, scholars
and citizens
Municipal Music. The Band and the
Bandina add rhythm and colour to all
celebratory events
The Municipal Conservatorys an
institution that offers the children of
Patra the opportunity to study music,
and some of its students have moved
on to become accomplished
musicians.
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Municipal Enterprises & Organizations
Patras Carnival
The Patras Carnival, Patrino
karnavali is the largest event of its kind
in Greece and the biggest in Europe. It
has more than 160 years of history. The
events begin on 17 January and last up
to Clean Monday. The carnival
of Patras is not a single event but a
variety of events that includes balls,
parades, hunting of hidden treasure, kids’
carnival etc.
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Municipal Enterprises & Organizations
The Patras Municipal Enterprise
City of Patras
for Development S.A. (ADEP Α.Ε.)
constitutes the Municipality's main
mechanism for the utilization of
European and national programs and
is a model development body in the
greater Achaia Prefecture.
With initiatives and actions that cover
a broad spectrum of issues
(environment, employment, local
economy, tourism etc) and strategic
partnerships with all local
development bodies and services, it
has been established as a
development lever for the area since
1993 when it was founded.