During a session of the Sofia Municipal Council, Spasi Sofia Chair Boris Bonev criticized a report concerning properties in the Mladost district of Sofia, which proposes the construction of a 22-story building with an estimated 60,000 square meters of gross floor area. Bonev characterized the proposal as potentially problematic, alleging it represents a significant development deal being advanced contrary to the public interest. He expressed concern that the scale of the project, situated at a busy intersection in Mladost, suggested a potential conflict of interest.
Bonev argued that the proposal was merely a repetition of an earlier plan submitted by GERB and the former mayor of Mladost, which was reportedly withdrawn previously due to public opposition. Municipal councillor Rositsa Nikolova added context regarding ownership, noting that the Sofia Municipality holds 92% of the property, while the private owner holds only 8%. She suggested that this ownership ratio logically dictates that the municipality should govern the development conditions.
Bonev criticized the lack of a public stance from Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev and questioned the political support for the measure. He suggested that the current governance environment allowed for actions that he described as exploiting opportunities. The discussion highlighted significant debate over whether the proposed development in Mladost serves the long-term interests of the community or if it is driven by elements perceived as corrupt.
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The lack of transparency surrounding major development deals like this is deeply worrying for the community.