Master Plans and Regional Development Studies for the Municipality of Heraklidon and dependent settlements in the Dodecanese island of Kos, performed in three stages in accordance with relevant EU and Greek legislation, for an area of 16,500 hectares comprising five settlements. The study targeted issues of environmental protection and efficient organization of resources, as well as designation of zones for the production sectors of agriculture, tourism. Industry and urban expansion. The study defined measures to enhance regional physical and cultural characteristics and proposed infrastructure updating to secure equal benefits and opportunities to all inhabitants. The study concluded that easured implementation of its proposals will result in attracting economic and similar activities in appropriately allocated geographic zones of the island.