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The professor, who teaches courses in transportation planning, infrastructure systems, and international planning, began his quest three years ago. The proposed city, which Tomazini describes as similar to Silicon Valley but more in line with France's Sophia Antipolis, will be a hub for research and development technology, bioengineering, robotics, pharmaceuticals, and biochemistry. Tomazinis has spearheaded the grassroots effect by establishing a committee and a company to approach the Greek government on the idea. At first try, in 1989, the government wouldn't even listen to the details. Before buildings and houses can be built, the government has to lay down road and transportation venues, water systems, etc.