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Determining the centre (City–CBD) and other subcentres in the city of Pristina
Journal of Urban Regeneration and Renewal,
14
(2),
187-199
(2020)
Abstract
This paper aims to find ways to determine the business area of Pristina (City–CDB) and the secondary centres for two neighbourhoods of the city as business areas are regarded as focal points of urban development and socioeconomic organisation in both neighbourhoods or cities in general. It is assumed that some parts of the city need to consolidate their subcentres, along with the reconstruction of some of the neighbourhoods, in order to fulfil their functions and provide the necessary infrastructure for high quality urban life. Authorities should pay particular attention to the application of the neighbourhood form and the implementation of this concept in spatial and regulatory plans, since these principles enable the development, management and rational use of the urban environment. Being complex organisational systems, cities require the causal interpretations of theories and planning laws with different planning parameters, leading towards the sustainable development of urban centres and the efficient use of urban areas. Appropriate urban planning, efficient land management, useful infrastructure, site protection and services are fundamental for suitable and sustainable housing within both urban expansion and urban densification. Development control and urban organisation help realise sustainable urban centres. They help to improve the living environment, increase land use efficiency, equitable land urban access and enhance neighbourhood characteristics and social wellbeing. This paper describes the functional organisation of Pristina and its urban evolution.
Keywords: city; subcentre; regeneration; urban organisation; sustainable; nucleus
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Author's Biography
Ibrahim Ramadani is a Professor of Geography and Spatial Planning with more than 30 years’ experience. He graduated from the Faculty of Natural Sciences in Pristina (Kosovo). Ibrahim completed his postgraduate studies at the Faculty of Architecture of the University of Sarajevo, in the field of spatial planning in the Faculty of Architecture at the University of Sarajevo, and continued his doctoral studies at the University of Pristina. He has undertaken municipality and urban spatial plans for various different towns in Kosovo and published many papers and books about spatial planning and settlements.
Arsim Ejupi is a Professor of Regional Geography. He completed his Bachelor’s and Master’s studies in the Faculty of Natural Sciences in Pristina and his doctoral degree at the University of Tirana (Albania), followed by postdoctoral studies at the University of Zagreb (Croatia). For more than 16 years he has taught courses in regional geography, currently holding the post of associate professor. Throughout his academic career he has published many books and scientific papers in acclaimed scientific journals.
Valbon Bytyqi hold a Bachelor’s degree in geology and geography from the University of Pristina. He completed his Master’s at Pristina followed by a doctoral degree from the University of Tirana (Albania). Valbon currently holds the post of assistant professor for physical geography subjects in the Geography Department of the University of Pristina. Valbon has more than 10 years’ experience lecturing at the University of Pristina. He has made many field trips around Kosovo and published papers and other monographic studies on physical geography, hydrology, natural resources, settlements, etc.
Ferim Gashi is a Professor of Spatial Planning and Cartography. He graduated from the Faculty of Natural Sciences in Pristina. Ferim completed his Master’s degree in European spatial planning and regional development at the Blekinge Institute of Technology (BTH), Sweden and postgraduate studies at the University of Tirana (Albania) in the field of spatial planning.
