Norman Foster: Eco-Friendly Resort in Bulgaria

First of all, sorry that I haven't been writing a lot lately, I've been rather busy, but since I have all the time of the world today, I'll make it all up to you!

The last few years, Bulgaria - the Eastern European country with the beautiful nature, the wonderful climate and the breath-taking Black Sea coast - has become a very popular holiday destination. This is mainly due to the cheap prices. Since the tourism boom began, everyone has been building houses, hotels, casinos, clubs, etc. all over the coastal area, attracting tourists and investors, but through this whole building process, frighteningly few entreupenors have thought about the environment. This building spree has today resultated in many spoiled natural areas and despite critisicm, new construction sites still don't seem to mind their effect on the surrounding environment. You see, Bulgaria is yet a country under development, and at the time being, economy has - unfortunately - far greater priority than ecology. 

Speaking of environmental issues caused by holiday complexes, this is where Norman Foster's eco-friendly resort comes in the picture. This urban development project takes great steps toward creating eco-friendly tourism. The beautiful natural surrounding environment is preserved as well as possible, will thousands of plants and new trees will be built in the holiday complex. You can say that not only will this project protect its environment, but it will also add some new plantations as well.

The eco-town will be able to support no less than 15,400 citizens, allowing them to live in the green oasis all year round. And to underline its eco-friendly image, the town will be for pedestrians only, making the citizens leave their polluting vehicles in carparks outside the city itself, and thus reducing any further pollution. 

Andy