The forum with title "Waterfront cities and sites: Tourism and Development" is organized by the Technical Chamber of Greece and the Technical Chamber of Greece-East Macedonia Section in cooperation with the Working Program "Architecture and tourism – UIA Region II" hosted by the Technical Chamber in Kavala. It is assisted by the Association of Architects of Kavala.

Program
04 October 2007 Arrivals

05 October 2007 Conference Room “Batis”
09:00 - 09.30 Registrations

09:30 – 10:30 Greetings and Welcome by Authorities and Organizers

10:30 - 11:00 Coffee Break

11:30 – 13:40
“Inventing A Form of Urban Planning For The Waterfront Cities and Sites”
1. “Waterfront and Tourism”
Janna Mitsou, Architect, “Architecture and Tourism” WG - UIA, Region II

2. “Intermediate Cities: Tourism, Urbanization, Heritage and Future Development”
Josep Maria Llop Y Torne, Spain, Dr Architect, Urbanist, WP UIA - CIMES, Prof at Leida University, Spain

3. “The Role of The Thermal Tourism By The Development of Intermediate Cities: The Case of The Sea Front City of Edipsos”
Elias Beriatos, Dr Town Planner Prof at Thessaly University
Maria Papageorghiou, Deputy Prof at Thessaly University

4. “Conservation of Urban Biodiversity in Florianopolis in Brazil, One Project-pilot For The Sustainability of The Area”
Pedro Pesci, Dr Architect Urbanist Specialized in Urban and Tourism Planning, Prof at Universities of Argentine and Brazil.

5. “Tourism and Development in The Waterfront Areas: Two Concepts Interdependent For Sustainability: The Case of Touristy Recreation Harbors”
Anastasia Markatou, Architect Engineer, Head of The Department For Tourism Recreation Harbors, Greek Ministry of Tourism Development

6. “The Role of The Public Sector By Planning One Sustainable Tourism Development By Waterfront”
Maria Kiamou, graduated by The National Faculty of Public Administration, Department For Regional Development, Member of Direction of The Department For Tourism Recreation Harbors, Greek Ministry of Tourism Development

13:40 - 15:00 Light Lunch

15:00 – 16:30
“Urban Rehabilitation and Renovation For Tourism Development By Waterfront”
7. “One Middle Multifunctional Deviation of The Sea Front of Thessaloniki”
Nikos Kaloghirou, Dr Architect, Professor at The Faculty of Architecture, University of Thessaloniki, President of The Faculty of Architecture of University of Thessaloniki

8. “Transformation of The Littoral of Barcelona For The Olympic Games”
Josep Maria Llop Y Torne, Spain, Dr Architect, Urbanist, WP UIA - CIMES, Prof at Leida University, Ex Director of The Department of Urbanism, City of Barcelona, Spain

9. “Reshaping Waterfront Areas”
Artisti Papadopoulou, Dr Architect, Professor at The Faculty of Architecture, University of Thessaloniki

16:30 – 16:50 Coffee Break

16:50 – 18:20
“Riverfront Cities and Sites of Cultural Heritage”
10. “River Loire in French: Regional and Urban Planning For Conserving Natural Environment and Cultural Heritage”
Daniel Rousselhonorary Architect-Urban Planner, French

11. “Tourism Development in The Old City of Jerico”, Palestine
Hani Diab, Architect, Urbanist, Palestine

12. “Regional Planning For Conserving Natural Environment and Sites of World Heritage By The River Niger in Mali”
Daniel Rousselhonorary, Architect-Urban Planner, French

18:20 – 18:40 Coffee Break

18:40 – 20:20
“Experiences and Propositions For Sustainable Tourism Development By Waterfront Cities and Sites”
13.”Region Camino Guacho in Argentina: One Strategic Plan For Sustainable Development of The Area”
Pedro Pesci, Dr Architect Urbanist, specialized in Urban and Tourism Planning, Prof at Universities of Argentine And Brazil.

14. “Tourism or Holiday Housing in Aigaio: Crucial Choices For The Future”
Kriton Arsenis Land Planner, Economist, MA Harvard

06 October 2007
09:30 – 10:30
“Renovation and Rehabilitation By Waterfront For Sustainable Tourism Development”
15. “The TerrainVague of The Port of Antwerp, Belgium”
Andrea Menegotto, Architect, Italy

16. “The Accessibility to The Beaches For Handicaps, The Example of France”
Claude Blaho-Poncet Architect, French, General Secretary Regional Office Studies Tourism Department, Herault.

17. “Cities On Water and Waterfront Regeneration: A Strategic Challenge For The Future”
Marta Moretti, Deputy Director of “Water Front Cities Organization”, Venice, Italy

10:30 - 11:00 Coffee Break

11:00 - 12:00
“Tourism Forms and Development in The Historical and Traditional Cities and Sites in The Mediterranean Area”
18. “The Progress of Tourism Architecture in The Cities and Sites of The Mediterranean Area”
Michel Barmaki, Architect, Liban, Vice President of UMAR

19. “Transformations of The Waterfronts By The Cities of The East Mediterranean Area”
Vilma Hastaoglou, Dr Architect Urbanist, Professor at The Faculty of Architecture, University of Thessaloniki

20. “The Negative Impacts of Tourism On Historical and Traditional Sites: Case Study of Antalya” Turkey
Emre Madran Architect, Turkey, Member of The Executive Board Chamber of Architects, Turkey.

21. “Tourism Development Strategy in Abu Dabi-Arab Emirates”
Riyad Abuhaliga Architect, Arab Emirates.

22. “Tourism of Today With The Perfume of The Past”
Amir Tourki, Architect-Urbanist, Audio-Visual Producer, Tunis

13:20 - 15:00 Light Lunch

15:00 - 17:00
23.“Tourism and Development of The Littoral Fronts in Aigaio”
Nikos Sifounakis Architect, Deputy, Ex Minister For Aigaio

24. “Suggestions For Sustainable Development By Small Settlements in The Islands of Aigaio”
Voula Bozineki - Didoni Architect

25. “Voice of Aigaio”
Film Projection of Lydia Karra

17:00 – 17:30 Coffee Break

17:30 – 19:30 Round Table – Conclusions

07 October 2007
Day Trip, Departures