2.1.1 Preparation of Vision and Territorial Strategy for the Municipality of Vlore

Project of Spatial Strategy and Urban Design

Project details
LOCATION
Vlore, Albania
CLIENT
Ministry of Urban Development / AKPT
YEAR
2016 - 2017
STATUS
Completed
PROGRAM
Spatial Vision & Strategy
CREDITS /COLLABORATORS
TERRITORY PLANNING & DESIGN NETWORK,
DEA Studio Thymio Papayannis & Associates
TEAM
Thanos Pagonis, Mirlinda Rusi Ivy Nanopoulou, Nikos Karadimitriou, Michalis Zekkos, Dimitris Poulios, Albana Zotaj, Genti Qirjazi, Belina Belortaja, Ela Tolkuci
The Gate to the Albanian Riviera from the metropolitan centre with its mixed flavour coastline between the Adriatic and Ionian Sea.

Vlore is a vival coastal Mediterranean city region combining port and tourism functions with agricultural economy and full range of services for the regional population and daily visitors and representing the favourable meeting point for those affiliated with the sea, nature, culture, sports and entertainment.

Strategic objectives:

OS1: Improving the competitiveness and quality of the tourism product
OS2: Developing territorial cooperation chains for a sustainable economy
OS3: Promoting Entrepreneurship and Improving Human Capital
OS4: Improving quality of life and services and increasing social cohesion
OS5: Improving the connectivity and development of multimodal modes of transport
OS6: Sustainable management of environmental resources
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Priority programs and projects:

Vlora beach town: Re-concept of the Vlora promenade
Vlora City Marine: Promoting Water Sports and Creating a Nautical Club
Vlora city of culture: Creation of a cultural polychrome in the area behind the port of Vlora
Revitalization of the historic center of Vlora city
Rehabilitation of the Canadian Fortress and Infrastructure Crisis for Cultural Tourism
Urban Nature Enhancement: The Mediterranean Culture Park 'Happy Children'
Development of Eco-tourism in Narta Lagoon