Municipality of Klokot URBAN DEVELOPMENT PLAN KLOKOT Schweizerische Eidgenossenschaft Confédération suisse Confederazione Svizzera Confederaziun svizra Swiss Cooperation Office Kosovo Urban Development Plan Klokot Document is prepared by: Municipality of Klokot/Kllokot, Urbanism, Planning and Environment Department in cooperation with municipal sectors and departments Funded by: Helvetas Swiss Intercooperation Professional Support: “INSI” Institute Pristine, and other experts of Klokot/Kllokot municipality, June 2012. 2 Urban Development Plan Klokot INTRODUCTION Considering the Urban Development Plan as a document for regulation, use and development of urban area, in 2012 we made a decision for drafting this plan, and we begin its drafting process. This decision is based on two main reasons: the need for planed treatment (protection and development) of Klokot/Kllokot town and establishment of basis for sustainable and long-term development in the view of cessation of illegal development also. Second reason for drafting of this document is based on legal liabilities that we have had as municipality since the approval of the Law on Spatial Planning of 2003, we can mention several other reasons such as: the need for monitoring the trends and standards in this domain and the establishment of planned structure which will ensure efficiency and quality of the current generations without endangering future generations. I am convinced that the realization of the vision and strategic goals that are defined in this document will contribute to, many aspects out of which I would highlight three aspects: • Social aspect • Economic aspect and • Environmental aspect. I can easily prove that the process of drafting the Urban Development Plan was not easy. Therefore, I hope that its implementation will be done in other circumstances and we all together will have the privilege, but also the responsibility, to implement this plan as punctual as possible, which will be a guide in the development and continuous quality improvement and achievement of European standards. After many analysis and studies, now we all agree that the level and pace of economic and social development of our town will be based on this plan, and depends on the level of accumulated knowledge reflected by our experts in the municipality but also others that have helped this process. Through a comprehensive and transparent process during the drafting of the Urban Development Plan, we have reached a broad consensus. Such approach has made the plan to include interests and specifications of all groups of society in the municipality (town), which is a good basis that also in the process of implementation to have a broad support from all stakeholders. Town has welcomed the commitment of all stakeholders who participated in this process, which with their remarks, suggestions and proposals have enriched the Urban Development Plan draft, prepared by experts initially. 3 Urban Development Plan Klokot On this occasion, I would like to express my gratitude for the municipal working groups, the Council of Experts, representatives of civil society, private sector, the leadership of all political parties and all those who have participated in the preparation of this important document. Special thanks to all the media that presented this strategic document to the residents. Municipality and the town expects from institutions, donors, partners and friends of the municipality to facilitate the implementation of this document in order to jointly open new perspectives for sustainable development of Klokot/Kllokot. With our joint efforts on the implementation of this plan would contribute that our citizens live with dignity. I deeply believe that together we can provide the energy and resources in order to implement this plan. 4 Urban Development Plan Klokot TABLE OF ABBREVIATIONS: PAK Privatisation Agency of Kosovo AKM Association of Kosovo Municipalities WB World Bank EU European Union GDP Gross Domestic Product KCB Kosovo Consolidated Budget KAS Kosovo Agency of Statistics IMF International Monetary Found ANI Available National Incomes KMA Klokot/Kllokot Municipal Assembly MESP Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning SPI Spatial Planning Institute LED Local Economic Development SME Small and Medium Enterprises MTT Ministry of Transport and Telecommunication WHO World Health Organization NGO Non government Organization OSCE Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe MDP Municipal Development Plan UDP Urban Development Plan UNDP United Nation Development Program 5 Urban Development Plan Klokot UNHCR United Nations High Commissioner for refugees IEP Index of Extreme Poverty IHD Index of Human Development HDR Human Development Report LCO Local Community Office VJF Informal Settlements KINP Kosovo Institute for Nature Protection RCCH Regional Centre for Cultural Heritage 6 Urban Development Plan Klokot INDEX OF DEFINITIONS: Means, the plan for regulation, use and “Spatial Plan” development of area, such as: Municipal territory, special areaand Kosovo territory. Spatial plan, is Kosovo Spatial Plan, Spatial Plans for special areas and Municipal Development Plan. This plan describes time frame and includes real investment projections. Means, defined plan in Article 14. Of the Law for “Urban Development Plan” Planning. Means, urban character area, agriculture land, “Settlement ” town and other settlement which Municipal Assembly has declared as residential area. Human residential settlements, which don’t allow “Informal settlements“ residents to enjoy their rights for a suitable living standard, especially a suitable settlement. As such, informal settlements can have characteristics as follow: Informal Property Possession, non adequate approach on or deprivation of basic services, non adequate participation or non participation on governance and high risk. “Town“ Means a settlement which the Municipal Assembly, taking into account the level of construction activities and other characteristics of urban, defined as such; ”Urban Regulatory Plan” Plan which sets the conditions for regulation of space and rules of location of buildings and urban land plots. Plan which will define the areas of construction and will include adjustment lines, 7 Urban Development Plan Klokot building lines, urban technical norms and other conditions associated with the location of buildings and other constructions in the urban areas. “Land use“ Means, actual or proposed designation for which the plot of land is used; “Urban Zone” It is land with defined boundaries within the framework out of which is planned urban development. “Village” It is a settlement in which the population mainly deals with farming. “Agriculture land“ It is designated land for cultivation of agriculture; “Infrastructure plan” It is presentation of planed installation and current underground and ground facilities from the field of; Transportation, electric installations, gas pipelines, oil pipelines, water supply, and used waters system, telecommunication and other installations; “Construction land“ It is the land in which are build facilities according to the Regulation Plan, respectively Urban plan, or by other act issued based on this Law, is foreseen for construction of the buildings; . “Protected area“ Are the areas of nature and environment protected values as well Agriculture areas, cultural and archaeological immovable heritage; “Protected zone” It is a part of the area determined to protect natural, cultural-historical and archaeological values, protection from pollution of living areas or ensuring 8 Urban Development Plan Klokot spatial conditions for freely exercise of activities and safety of residents and the surrounding areas; “Construction conditions” Are the conditions that determine the type, size, construction, safety requirements and any other requirements for building; Assessment of Investment Analysis that describes all the capabilities for future Capacities investments, including all aspects and investment opportunities ranging from existing natural resources, human resources, local budget, private sector and international financial organizations; SWOT Analysis Analysis of Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT), assists that appearing cases (identified) to be classified in one of these four groups, and to be easily managed in the planning process; Analysis of cross-link Analysis through out of which are explored possible links between two issues from policies and programs for the topic that is under review; GIS Geographic Information System; Working Groups Are, established groups with the initiative of the municipality and contain number of experts and directors of public companies, that have to work on development of main MDP elements; Vision Declaration for desired future based on the actual state; 9 Urban Development Plan Klokot Strategic Planning Oriented planning in the selection of the main problems, planning focused on a limited number of issues, which promotes a proactive process related to developments, etc. ; Way of thinking in order to reach a desired state. Concepts The concept of the idea helps in problem solving research. Concept can be the subject or acquired phrase that can provide more focused research; Action Plan Stream of activities that describes actions, responsibility for those actions, expected results, time implications, organizational and financial ; Urban growth Various aspects of settlement unit growth - city, territorial/physical aspect, social/demographic, economic