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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Sustainable communities<br />
Governance<br />
Services<br />
Transport<br />
and<br />
interconnection<br />
Environment<br />
Equality<br />
Economy<br />
Housing<br />
and an<br />
arranged<br />
environment<br />
Social<br />
and<br />
cultural<br />
When<br />
decisions are<br />
taken with<br />
reference<br />
to a community,<br />
the<br />
residents<br />
shall be<br />
involved in the<br />
decision-making<br />
process.<br />
The community<br />
should<br />
enjoy a sense<br />
<strong>of</strong> civic values,<br />
responsibility<br />
and pride.<br />
Transport<br />
means,<br />
including<br />
public<br />
transport,<br />
help people to<br />
travel within<br />
and between<br />
the communities,<br />
thus<br />
reducing<br />
dependency<br />
from private<br />
cars.<br />
Structures are<br />
needed to<br />
encourage<br />
safe walking<br />
and biking in<br />
the locality.<br />
High quality<br />
services for<br />
families and<br />
children<br />
(including<br />
early years <strong>of</strong><br />
childcare).<br />
Affordable<br />
public,<br />
community,<br />
voluntary and<br />
private<br />
services<br />
(retails, fresh<br />
food,<br />
commercial,<br />
information<br />
and counselling<br />
services)<br />
that can be<br />
reached from<br />
anyone in the<br />
community.<br />
Active efforts<br />
are needed to<br />
minimize<br />
climate<br />
change<br />
(people<br />
should be<br />
encouraged to<br />
recycle and<br />
save water,<br />
not to misuse<br />
land, not to<br />
destroy<br />
forests and<br />
new fields).<br />
Cleaner, safer<br />
and greener<br />
quarters shall<br />
be created<br />
(e.g. by<br />
reducing<br />
waste and<br />
graffiti and<br />
maintaining<br />
pleasant<br />
public<br />
spaces).<br />
People from<br />
all ages,<br />
races,<br />
cultures and<br />
skills should<br />
be provided<br />
with access to<br />
services,<br />
employment<br />
and education<br />
in the<br />
community.<br />
This impartiality<br />
is not a<br />
luxury. This<br />
should be a<br />
normal thing<br />
for anyone.<br />
Such<br />
impartiality<br />
should last<br />
longer in<br />
order to<br />
ensure<br />
opportunities<br />
The residents<br />
<strong>of</strong> the locality<br />
should have a<br />
possibility to<br />
earn income<br />
for a better<br />
quality <strong>of</strong> life.<br />
They should<br />
be encouraged<br />
to start<br />
small<br />
businesses<br />
and spend<br />
within the<br />
locality in<br />
order to help<br />
in improving<br />
the businesses<br />
<strong>of</strong> the<br />
others.<br />
Successful<br />
businesses<br />
generate<br />
more jobs for<br />
more people<br />
and better<br />
living<br />
standards for<br />
many people<br />
in the<br />
community.<br />
Creating a<br />
place with a<br />
positive spirit<br />
for people and<br />
local<br />
characteristics.<br />
Attractive,<br />
safe and<br />
useful<br />
buildings for<br />
the people<br />
using them.<br />
Buildings<br />
inviting people<br />
to go there. A<br />
lot <strong>of</strong> public<br />
spaces for the<br />
people to play<br />
and relax.<br />
Creating a<br />
community<br />
spirit. The<br />
people should<br />
be always<br />
welcomed to<br />
join various<br />
events. The<br />
neighbours<br />
should take<br />
care and<br />
respect each<br />
other.<br />
Everyone<br />
should be<br />
treated fairly.<br />
Low levels <strong>of</strong><br />
crime, drugs<br />
and anti-social<br />
behaviours,<br />
with sustainable,<br />
effective<br />
and community-friendly<br />
policies.<br />
Well<br />
managed<br />
Efficient<br />
service<br />
Efficient<br />
enterprises<br />
Environmental<br />
awareness<br />
A right to<br />
everyone Prosperity Quality<br />
design and<br />
construction<br />
Active,<br />
all-inclusive<br />
and<br />
safe<br />
Figure 4.14 Sustainable communities<br />
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