Organizing industrial growth

Spatial planning and the evolution of business parks in Greece

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ID19382829
AuthorsGeorgios Diamantidis (0009-0009-5162-7528, University of Thessaly, corresponding author), Anestis Gourgiotis (0000-0002-2651-5067, University of Thessaly), Evangelos Asprogerakas (0000-0002-9709-1708, University of Thessaly)
Year2025
Volume40
Issue6
Pages1505-1526
Publication date2025-11-02
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenuePlanning Practice and Research (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0269-7459 • E-ISSN: 1360-0583
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/02697459.2025.2565352
OpenAlexW4414612880
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited15

This paper explores the evolution and challenges of industrial development in Greece, focusing on business parks as spatial planning tools. It examines how geopolitical constraints, delayed industrialization, and fragmented planning have shaped the country’s industrial landscape. It also addresses the question of why organized industrial development has failed to materialize effectively even with supportive policy frameworks and planning tools, as most industrial activity remains concentrated in unplanned areas. The paper evaluates institutional frameworks, proposes reforms, and emphasizes the need for integrated urban planning and strategic site selection to foster organized industrial growth, offering insights relevant to international debates on industrial planning

Business system planning · Industrial park · Spatial planning · Urban planning · Economic Zones and Regional Development · Regional Economics and Spatial Analysis · Regional resilience and development

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