Boris Bonev, Chair of Spasi Sofia, voiced strong objections to a report concerning properties in the Mladost district of Sofia. Speaking ahead of a Sofia Municipal Council session, Bonev characterized the proposal—which involves constructing a 22-story building with approximately 60,000 sq m of gross floor area—as potentially “scandalous and corrupt.” He asserted that the development represents one of the largest corruption deals being advanced discreetly, allegedly contrary to the public interest. Bonev argued that the scale of the proposed structure at a busy intersection in Mladost is inappropriate.
He reminded the council that residents have historically supported politicians who advocate for curbing excessive development. Additionally, municipal councillor and architect Rositsa Nikolova noted that the Sofia Municipality holds 92% of the property, suggesting that the municipality should logically dictate the terms for future development. Bonev also criticized the political alignment supporting the report and pointed to Mayor Vassil Terziev for not issuing a public statement on the matter.
He further noted that the submitted report closely mirrors a proposal from a previous political administration that was withdrawn following public opposition. The criticisms highlighted a perceived pattern of governance, with Bonev suggesting that the current political environment allows for opportunistic actions. The discussion centered on the intersection of private development interests and municipal oversight in the Mladost area, with critics maintaining that the process surrounding the massive construction project warrants scrutiny regarding its fairness and public benefit within Sofia.
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