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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Centre<br />
Hierarchy<br />
Priority<br />
<strong>Tirana</strong><br />
Metropolis<br />
- Political and economic centre <strong>of</strong> the region with high<br />
density;<br />
- Focused on the service / global trade sector;<br />
- Space for high quality business development within the<br />
urban area;<br />
- Focused on attracting international cultural activities such<br />
as festivals, sports events etc.;<br />
- High quality services at national scale.<br />
<strong>Durres</strong> Primary centre - Economic centre <strong>of</strong> the region;<br />
- Focused on port services;<br />
- Space for business development <strong>of</strong> services related to<br />
ground and maritime (blue economy) logistics;<br />
- Focused on attracting international events such as<br />
festivals, sports events, etc.<br />
Kavaje Secondary centre - A centre focused on logistical services related to agroindustry;<br />
- Focused on coastal tourism;<br />
- Alternative housing (lower cost) for young families;<br />
- Improving public and social spaces.<br />
Vore Tertiary centre - A centre focused on logistical services;<br />
- Alternative housing (lower cost) for young families;<br />
- Quality regional public services;<br />
- Improving public and social spaces.<br />
Kamez Tertiary centre - A centre focused on logistical and manufacturing services;<br />
- Alternative housing (lower cost) for young families;<br />
- Improving public and social spaces.<br />
Shijak Tertiary centre - A centre focused on services for agriculture;<br />
- Developing agro-industry;<br />
- Alternative housing (lower cost) for young families;<br />
- Improving public and social spaces.<br />
Fushe-Kruje Local centre - A centre focused on logistical and agro-industry services;<br />
- Improving public and social spaces;<br />
- Public services at local level.<br />
Sukth<br />
Katund i ri<br />
Ndroq<br />
Peze<br />
Local centre<br />
Local centre<br />
- A centre focused on services for agriculture;<br />
- A collection centre or regional market;<br />
- Focused on agro-industry.<br />
- A centre focused on agro-tourism;<br />
- Creative space;<br />
- Opportunities for high quality and low density residencies<br />
outside the centre;<br />
- Improving public transport.<br />
Table 4.7 Role <strong>of</strong> urban centres based on the hierarchy<br />
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