Терзиев назначи Богдана Панайотова за главен архитект на София | Дневник

Appointment of Chief Architect

Bogdana Panayotova has been appointed as the new chief architect of Sofia by Mayor Vasil Terziev. Her appointment follows a competition that has been criticized by some as lacking transparency.

Panayotova's Past Actions

During her interim period as chief architect, Panayotova made several controversial decisions, including approving the construction in inter-block spaces and the demolition of historically significant buildings.

Mayor's Priorities

Mayor Terziev has set several key priorities for Panayotova:

• Creating a new General Urban Plan (GUP) through a collaborative process with public participation.
• Implementing measures to control over-development and address traffic congestion.
• Establishing a “Beautification Fund” to improve infrastructure by potentially increasing building permits fees.

Criticism

The appointment has faced criticism from the "Save Sofia" party, part of the coalition that supported Terziev's mayoral campaign, who question the fairness and transparency of the selection process.