Dr. Gerasimos Sp. Sklavounos: Ph.D. in Geography-Development, Paris X - Nanterres University (1983), DEA in Urban and Regional Planning, Univ. Paris IV-Sorbonne (1979), Civil Engineer N.T.U. (1969). Has worked for the Municipality of Elefsina as Public Works supervisor (1976-77 and 1982-83), and at the Ministry of Environment, Physical Planning and Public Works, Division C2, Department for the Land-use Plan of Athens (1983-86). Professor at the TEI of Athens in 1986-87. Free-lance consultant ever since. Member of the Board and Secretary-General of the Greek Planners association from 1996 to 1999.