Integrated Cross-Sectorial Plan of Tirana-Durres Area

Scenario 3- Functional polycentrism
The third scenario (Figure 2.3) has in its
substance the increased role of secondary
centres like Vora, Shijak and Sukth, in the
development of economy, as well as the
potential to provide housing in the region.
Economic diversification is another priority,
which can be achieved through specialization
of centres in the respective fields where they
have leading advantages. The infrastructural
network is adequate for the urban and
economic development.
Advantages
- Faster and more convenient mobility;
- Lower impact on the environment;
- Increased role of secondary centres;
- Diversion of the main flows of heavy traffic
from the city centres;
- Economic specialization supported by the
adequate infrastructure;
- Protection of agricultural land and natural
landscapes;
- Concentration of economic development in
specific areas.
Major infrastructure interventions are related
to the partial expansion of the Tirana-Durres
highway, respectively the segment of Vora-
Shijak, and the expansion of the axis Fushe
Kruja-Vora. Infrastructural interventions are
completed by the creation of ring networks in
the two main cities, as well as the reactivation
of the railway network Tirana-Durres -
“Mother Teresa” airport.
Disadvantages
- Need of substantial funding for building the
necessary infrastructure.
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