Integrated Cross-Sectorial Plan of Tirana-Durres Area
The Albanian Government and the National Spatial Plan have identified the Tiranë-Durrës area, as one of the most important economic areas of the country, and of the Balkan region. To ensure a sustainable territorial and urban development of this area, the Ministry of Urban Development in cooperation with the National Territorial Planning Agency has taken the initiative to draft a Cross-sectoral Integrated Plan for the economic area Tiranë – Durrës. The metropolitan region under study includes territories administered by 5 municipalities: Tiranë, Durrës, Vorë, Shijak, Kamëz.
The Albanian Government and the National Spatial Plan have identified the Tiranë-Durrës area, as one of the most important economic areas of the country, and of the Balkan region. To ensure a sustainable territorial and urban development of this area, the Ministry of Urban Development in cooperation with the National Territorial Planning Agency has taken the initiative to draft a Cross-sectoral Integrated Plan for the economic area Tiranë – Durrës. The metropolitan region under study includes territories administered by 5 municipalities: Tiranë, Durrës, Vorë, Shijak, Kamëz.
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development should be supported by incentive<br />
policies for public-private partnerships.<br />
Municipalities affected by the plan should<br />
combine interaction between creative<br />
neighborhoods and pedestrian areas, creating<br />
a climate diversified in functions and services,<br />
to increase the critical mass <strong>of</strong> users, and to<br />
create economies <strong>of</strong> scale in these poles;<br />
• The development <strong>of</strong> nature-focused<br />
tourism, in addition to the use <strong>of</strong> natural<br />
assets, should be supported by recreational<br />
functions related to rural development and<br />
agri-tourism.<br />
It is suggested to construct green corridors<br />
along the river beds, equipped with<br />
infrastructure for <strong>of</strong>f-road cycling and<br />
outdoor hiking. These mobility axes should<br />
be developed in such a way as to provide<br />
safe movement and low impact in nature.<br />
The services provided in them should be<br />
combined with service packages in the rural<br />
and cultural heritage areas <strong>of</strong> the region. The<br />
creation <strong>of</strong> physical infrastructure in green<br />
corridors should be combined with areas<br />
that promote heritage and culture. Mobility in<br />
these axes should be equipped with physical<br />
and virtual information infrastructures;<br />
<strong>Tirana</strong><br />
<strong>Durres</strong><br />
Potentials outside the urban areas<br />
Cultural and natural tourism.<br />
Unique cultural services and<br />
natural recreation accompanied<br />
by recreational parks linked to<br />
health care.<br />
<strong>Tirana</strong> centre - Dajt - Farke -<br />
Kashar<br />
"Sea and Sun" tourism, rehabilitation<br />
and recovery.<br />
Seaside and quality services in<br />
food, relaxation, hotel and<br />
health services.<br />
Unique and multidisciplinary,<br />
massive, annual festivals, for<br />
the promotion <strong>of</strong> quality life<br />
and entertainment.<br />
Cape <strong>of</strong> Rodon - Bay <strong>of</strong> Lalzi -<br />
Bisht Palle - Bay <strong>of</strong> <strong>Durres</strong><br />
Natural tourism and<br />
gastronomy<br />
Natural recreation, culinary,<br />
tradition-culture. Support in<br />
the creation <strong>of</strong> tours and<br />
structures <strong>of</strong> eco-tourism,<br />
related to nature, wineries and<br />
local food varieties<br />
<strong>Tirana</strong>, Vore, Petrele, Peze,<br />
Preze, Gjokaj.<br />
Road axis <strong>Tirana</strong>-Ndroq-<br />
Shijak-<strong>Durres</strong>.<br />
<strong>Tirana</strong> centre<br />
Creative neighborhoods with<br />
traditional architecture and<br />
unique services in culture, art,<br />
crafts, music, nightlife and<br />
unique events.<br />
<strong>Tirana</strong> centre<br />
Service poles for cultural<br />
events such as fashion, music,<br />
opera, theatre, ballet, movies,<br />
etc.<br />
<strong>Durres</strong> centre<br />
(historic centre)<br />
Historical and cultural area,<br />
neighbourhood with unique<br />
architecture and opportunities<br />
to promote cultural-historical<br />
life.<br />
<strong>Durres</strong> centre<br />
Potential in the creation <strong>of</strong><br />
handicrafts and tourism<br />
festivals, crafts industry and<br />
museums.<br />
Events serving to tourism.<br />
Nature and recreation tourism:<br />
Dajt, Farke, Cape <strong>of</strong> Rodon,<br />
Patok, Fushe Kuqe, Bay <strong>of</strong> Lalzi.<br />
Support in concentrated<br />
investments in agro-environmental<br />
and ecotourism<br />
services.<br />
Nature and rural tourism in:<br />
Peze, Ndroq, Pjeze, Katund i Ri,<br />
Hamallaj, Kuç, Bubq, Patok,<br />
Fushekuqe, Canyons <strong>of</strong> Tujan,<br />
Brar, Peze, Ndroq, Shkalle,<br />
Arbane, Farke, Ibe.<br />
Table 4.5 Potentials <strong>of</strong> the region for weekend tourism<br />
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