Conflict over Tony Parker's proposed megaproject in Villard-de-Lans, Vercors, leaves the town divided in the tourism sector
Tony Parker's Luxury Tourist Complex Rejected by Alpine Prefecture
In a significant development for the local economy of Villard-de-Lans, the Alpine prefecture has rejected the application for a building permit for Tony Parker's proposed luxury tourist complex. The project, which would have featured over 700 beds, was planned for the ski resort of Côte 2000, located a few kilometers above the village.
The rejection of the building permit is based on concerns about the balance of natural resources in the area. The prefectural order highlights the current supply and the balance of natural resources as factors in the decision. The Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes mission of the environmental authority (MRAE) and the scientific council of the Vercors Regional Natural Park have expressed critical opinions about the proposed complex.
Arnaud Mathieu, the mayor of Villard-de-Lans, expresses shock following the rejection of the building permit. He describes the prefect's decision as 'very harsh' and notes that the project was expected to bring significant economic benefits to the region. The rejection of the building permit is a significant blow to the local economy of Villard-de-Lans.
Franck Girard, president of the Community of Communes of the Vercors Massif (CCMV), is a staunch supporter of the project. Despite the ski resort's issues with urbanization and aging, Girard sees the proposed complex as a solution to the region's economic woes. He describes the rejection of the building permit as a 'thunderbolt'.
The proposed complex is located at an altitude of 1,200 meters above the village of Villard-de-Lans. The reason for the rejection of the building permit is stated to be the 'manifestly excessive size' of the project in relation to the current supply and the balance of natural resources. The project, known as Ananda Resort, would have been one of the largest tourist complexes in the region.
The prefect coordinating the Alpine region has not ruled out the possibility of a revised future proposal. However, for now, the project cannot proceed as planned without the required structural tourism unit authorization. Tony Parker's team has not yet commented on the rejection of the building permit or the possibility of a revised proposal.
In conclusion, the rejection of Tony Parker's luxury tourist complex is a significant development in the Vercors region. The decision highlights the importance of balancing economic development with environmental concerns. As the region continues to grapple with issues of urbanization and aging, it will be interesting to see how the situation unfolds in the coming months.
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