A privately owned plot of land in Ano Patissia has sparked a confrontation between former Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis and current municipal leader Charris Doukas. Bakoyannis posted a video on Facebook, discussing a commitment made in 2023 for the city to negotiate with the landowner with the goal of purchasing the land to convert it into a park. He criticized the current administration for abandoning this plan, arguing that Athens needs more green areas instead of additional concrete constructions.

In response, the Athens municipality published a statement accusing Bakoyannis of hypocrisy, suggesting that he failed to act on the matter during his own tenure. The municipality's statement aimed to clarify their position on urban development and emphasize their commitment to managing city spaces responsibly. They argued that Bakoyannis's claims are misleading and that proper planning for green spaces is more complex than simply acquiring land.

This public disagreement not only highlights the ongoing debate about urban planning and the need for green spaces in Athens but also represents a broader examination of the priorities of local political figures. The tensions between past and present leadership reflect a critical discourse on how to balance development and environmental concerns in one of Greece's largest cities.