06-08-2025
On August 1, a meeting was held at the offices of the Limassol District Local Government Organisation to discuss the Limassol City Center Area Plan.
Representatives from the involved agencies participated in the meeting, including the EOA Lemesos, the Municipality of Limassol, the Town Planning and Housing Department, and the Technical Chamber of Cyprus (ETEK).
Present at the meeting were, Mr. Yiannis Tsouloftas, Chairman of EOA Lemesos, Mr. Socratis Metaxas, General Manager of EOA Lemesos, Mr. Yiannis Armeftis, Mayor of Limassol, Mr. Konstantinos Konstantis, President of ETEK, Ms. Irini Chatzisavva, Senior Officer at the Town Planning and Housing Department, Ms. Aigli Kokkinofta, Deputy Director of Licensing at EOA Lemesos
Also in attendance were, Mr. Antonis Charalambous, Municipal Engineer of Limassol, Other municipal officers of Limassol, Members of ETEK, Officers of the Town Planning and Housing Department, Architects who are members of the Aesthetic Control Committee, Officers from the Licensing and Development Directorate of EOA Lemesos
During the meeting, issues identified during urban planning control within the boundaries of the Limassol City Center Area Plan were discussed. These issues concern points requiring clarification with the aim of improving and accelerating the licensing process, enhancing cooperation among the involved agencies, and more effectively implementing the Area Plan.
The Limassol City Center Area Plan 2022 forms part of a broader policy for the detailed planning of areas of special interest. It prioritizes the study and planning of the city center’s development due to its uniqueness and strategic importance to the urban complex of Limassol.
The area covered by the Limassol City Center Area Plan includes two distinct sections: the compact city center and the area bounded by Franklin Roosevelt Avenue to the north, the Marina and the Old Port to the east, and the New Port to the west.
The participants agreed to collaborate closely to clarify all arising issues, accelerate the licensing process, and effectively implement the Limassol City Center Area Plan, with the ultimate goal of improving the quality of life in the city.
Limassol District Local Government Organisation
August 6, 2025