Europe needs cities and regions which are strong and good to live in Leipzig charter, 24/25 May 2007 CIVITAS Catalist CIVITAS Vanguard Integration of land use and transport planning for better cities Bucharest, 26 May 2011
Sustainable urban development and integrated planning tools. Practice in Romania from a Netherlands perspective. Meta van Drunen, architect CIVITAS Catalist CIVITAS Vanguard Integration of land use and transport planning for better cities Bucharest, 26 May 2011
Focus on regional and urban development Focus on economy and space Strategic integrated approach
Urban and regional Development: Strategy Process and project Management Funding Stakeholder involvement
An integrated approach towards strong and good cities to live in
Keys: Organised Funding Attractive Connected Competitive
Keys to successful city: Environment Water, Attractiveness Waste, Energy Connectivity Urban issues and needs Revitalization Industrial heritage Competitiveness Organisation and funding Attractive Source: Rob Niemantsverdriet / Rotterdam Image Bank Vital city centre Public space Source: NBTC - Jochen Tack Urban quality culture Source: Lex de Lang _AEB
Urban issues and needs Connected Transfer hubs Source: NL Agency Source: NL Agency Public transport Source: DHV
Urban issues and needs Tourism Technology park Higher Education Competitive Business park Research and development Source: NL Agency Attractive university Source: Nuffic / Arenda Oomen student campus Source: Nuffic / Arenda Oomen
Urban issues and needs Organisation+Funding Attractive university Source: Nadiafotografeert.nl student campus Source: Akzo Nobel
Main urban issues Romania Needs Integrated visions, strategies, plans, projects Realistic studies and information Urban management Capacity building Funds
Published 2009 Government to government projects: Strategic urban planning policy, regulations and practice in Romania Masterplan Timisoara; a pilot project in Romania In cooperation with:
in Romania there is no lack of strategies, ideas and projects, however there is a lack of focus, prioritization and implementation. Strategic spatial planning in Romania; a Netherlands perspective
Presentation 3 projects: Timisoara masterplan DISC, focusing on 4 cities Pilot project: Urban system Braila-Galati
TIMISOARA MASTERPLAN TIMIŞOARA
A strategic plan envisions future development directions, provides measures and sets priorities for implementing goals, objectives and keyprojects in relation to an investment programme. Essential ingredient is involvement of economic actors, stakeholders and the general public. Strategic spatial planning in Romania; a Netherlands perspective
Balance between economy, livability, infrastructure social and spatial Ministry VROM Strategic spatial planning in Romania; a Netherlands perspective
The objective of the strategic planning process is not resulting in fixated urban design, but deliver a long-term spatial development framework based on general agreements that leave room for change and flexibility without losing its visionary power. Strategic spatial planning in Romania; a Netherlands perspective
Masterplan Timisoara; a pilot project in Romania on strategic planning 1.Long term VISION > creating of a visual masterplan > identifying key-intervention areas 2. STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT (companies, multi-level authorities, NGO s and citizens) 3. IMPLEMENTATION of the identified areas for intervention (Organisation/ preparation of the process (public and private) Source: Meta van Drunen
Masterplan Timisoara; a pilot project in Romania on strategic planning Integrated urban plan used as INSTRUMENT for building a broad consensus between different parties. Helps to DEFINE objectives and measures
ACTIVE STAKEHOLDER INVOLVEMENT Citizens, lobbygroups economic and cultural stakeholders Political decisionmakers (mayor, city councellors, county,..) Professionals creating the urban plan; (urban planners, architects, economists, )
ACTIVE STAKEHOLDER INVOLVEMENT Timisoara: seminar city forum - meeting advisory board
ACTIVE STAKEHOLDER INVOLVEMENT Timisoara: taskforce - county - villages
VISION: LONG TERM VISUAL MASTERPLAN Concept per theme
VISION: LONG TERM VISUAL MASTERPLAN Timisoara and its surroundings; regional approach:
VISION: IDENTIFYING THE KEY-AREAS FOR INTERVENTION > Projects on public transportation and increasing connectivity
DISC: Dutch Initiative for Sustainable Cities An integrated approach to sustainable and attractive cities Source: Bureau Voorlichting Binnenvaart Roadshow Bucharest Date: 27 May 2011
Introduction DISC programme Strategy, project- and process management, funding Tourism, leisure, cultural history, work locations, urban economy Urban planning, master planning and architecture Market research, urban-economic studies Engineering, environment, infra, water and energy Financial management and organization Training capacity building; urban management Comparative Urban Research European Urban Knowledge Network Source: xxx
What is DISC? Introduction DISC programme Public-private subsidy programme 3 years Investment of time and resources by 9 acknowledged organisations Long-term relationships and cooperation Contribution to sustainable and attractive cities Source: Marc Heeman Rotterdam Image Bank
Objectives DISC Cooperation in urban development Local support; from decision makers, urban professionals, private sector, NGO Investment in sustainable urban development Jointly developing and seizing opportunities Source: NL Agency
Pilot Project: Public participation, multi-level governance & spatial policy for development of an urban system consisting of Braila & Galati metropolitan areas along the Danube Opportunities of urban cooperation Braila Galati Preparation for a common agenda Presentation 18-19 April
Pilot Project Urban system Braila-Galati Realistic and feasible development profile of the urban system based on strengths and opportunities tackling weaknesses and threats supported by the main political decision makers
SWOT Weak Strong Integrated approach for joint opportunities Connectivity between two cities important issue
SWOT Threat Pilot Project Urban system Braila-Galati Opportunity Agreed topics for further joint Development: 1. Infrastructure 2. Soil flood prevention 3. Agriculture food industry
Starting June 2011:
Thank you for your attention Meta van Drunen vandrunen@eurodite.eu +40 74 67 69 535 www.eurodite.eu