Spatial Planning in Bulgaria and integrated implementation practices 12-14 September 2016, METREX & TURAS Sofia Autumn Conference Urban Resilience and Sustainability Prof. Dr Vesselina Troeva, HonM RTPI Executive Director National Centre for Regional Development, Sofia
Spatial planning The National Spatial Development Policy.guarantees the protection of the territory of the country as a national treasure... (art. 1 Spatial Planning Act, 2001) Spatial planning the process of territorial coordination of sectorial policies at national, regional and local levels through a hierarchical system of connected documents, which, according to the local potential and resources, determines the strategy for integrated spatial development. (Spatial Planning Regulations, Draft for discussion, 2016)
Regional and Spatial planning System EU STRATEGY EUROPE 2020 NATIONAL REFORMS PROGRAMME 2011-2015 RDA SPA EPA, BA COMMON STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK 2014-2020 NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME BULGARIA 2020 PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT 2014-2020 NATIONAL STRATEGY FOR REGIONAL DEVELOPEMNT 2012-2022 NATIONAL CONCEPT FOR SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT 2013-2025 MACROREGIONAL STRATEGIES OPERATIONAL PROGRAMMES REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS NUTS2 level REGIONAL SCHEMES FOR SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT NUTS 2 SECTORIAL PROGRAMMES DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES NUTS 3 REGIONAL SCHEMES FOR SPATIAL DEVELOPEMNT NUTS 3 MUNICIPALITY DEVELOPMENT PLANS LAU 1 MASTER PLANS SEA DETAILED PLANS CA/SA INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS IPURD EIA 3
Administrative structure Population - 7 153 784 (NSI, 2015) 6 NUTS2 regions, 28 NUTS3 regions, 265 municipalities, 5 302 settlements (2011), 255 cities, 5047 villages
National level documents aims NSRD 2012-2022 Sustainable and balanced regional development based on the local potential and resources and economic, social and territorial cohesion of the regions NCSD 2013-2025 Spatial coordination of the processes, taking place at the national territory through creation of spatial planning base and regulations for implementing not only the regional, but also the single socioeconomic sectorial planning at national level in the context of the European spatial development for achieving a complex integrated planning. (NCSD ToR, 2012) 5
6 National level documents scope NSRD 2012-2022 NCSD 2013-2025 The project is funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the State Budget of the Republic of Bulgaria Determines the long term goals and priorities for the state regional policy Further developed the spatial polycentric model and the integration within the European space and networks
National level documents contents NSRD 2012-2022 Determined the axes and poles for development Analysed the socio-economic development Assessed the necessary resources Specified the profiles of NUTS2 regions Created the framework for strategic plans of the NUTS2 regions Trans border cooperation potential NCSD 2013-2025 Determined metropolitan areas and agglomerations Classified the level of urban development of different cities Integrated transport, infrastructure, cultural, blue and green corridors; Determined the territories with specific characteristics and needs; OP Regional Development cities for support selection criteria The National concept for spatial development 2013 2025 is financially supported by the ERDF and the state budget of the Republic of Bulgaria 7
The major challenge Population growth 2001-2011 Ageing 65+ population Depopulated areas Concentration of population
National Ecological Network 9
Belogradchik rocks Natural Landmark
Transport network 11
Protected heritage Cultural layers and corridors 12
Rila monastery UNESCO World Heritage site
Integrated Urban development support OP Regional Development priorities Integrated plans for Urban Regeneration and Development 14
Plovdiv, Ancient amphitheater
NSRD and NCSD Both developed with variety of technical and social tools, including GIS Both documents adopted by the Council of Ministers after a long process of public discussions NCSD had been presented at more than 35 different format forums and 5 seminars Both tried to establish a new model of thinking and behavior from competition towards cooperation A new integrated system of strategic programming and planning of state policies with territorial dimensions, instead of sectoral ones.
NCSD and Rural Development A study commissioned by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food in support of the Programme for development of the Rural areas Main aim - Identification and prioritisation of public investment needs for social infrastructure in rural areas Promotion of urban rural relations for reduction of disparity Prioritisation of public infrastructure in rural areas for the period of 2014 2020 Further development of the spatial model for the rural areas, based on the one from the NCSD
Rural municipalities 81,3% of the national territory 39,4% of the population 78,06% of the settlements 231 municipalities 18
Criteria for centres selection Public infrastructure important for the population and local business Health services critical mass of health centres for one or several municipalities Education at least secondary education provision for one or several municipalities Potential for tourism development Location and accessibility Resilience and safety 19
Accessibility to the urban centres 20
Road infrastructure priorities 21
Water supply infrastructure priorities 22
Broad band infrastructure priorities 23
Targeted investments 24
Targeted investment programme Commissioned by the Ministry of Regional development and public works - Priority 13.1 in the Programme for a stable governance (2014 2018) Main aims to attract investments and to create jobs Integrated approach additional social and ecological infrastructure development Bottom up approach proposals from the local authorities Follows the recommendations of the NCSD A system of criteria for selection of lagging behind areas and projects Total 4 sub-programmes
TIP scope TIP4 TIP1 TIP4 TIP2 149 municipalities TIP3 30.0% of the population 54.5% of the territory of the country 149 municipalities 30.0% of the population 54.5% of the territory of the country 26
TIP characteristics A specific tool for NCSD and Regional plans for NUTS 2 level regions implementation at the areas in social, economic, demographic and/or ecological risk; Structure similar with the one of the regional development strategic documents Supporting instruments Public investment in infrastructure Private business incentives Public private partnership 27
TIP principles Integration of ideas, projects, stakeholders, resources for overcoming the negative synergy Concentration of material, intellectual, financial resources in the areas with untapped potential Coordination between the state, local authorities and communities Subsidiarity and commitment Publicity and transparency 28
TIP types of projects І group - Investment packages of projects financed from the state budget (2016-2018) supporting real economy and employment. ІІ group Coordination projects financed by Operational programmes, from other EU and state funds and private investors (2016 2020) ІІІ group Bank of ideas project ideas with no financial sources determined yet after 2020 Management system based on the macroregional strategies principles 29
TIP1 - NW NUTS2 region State budget funded projects 30
TIP1 - NW NUTS2 region Strategic objective 1 revitalized economy Strategic objective 2 Strengthened human resources 31
TIP1 - NW NUTS2 region Strategic objective 3 Infrastructure and Ecology 32
The Challenge of IPURD of the city of Sofia Commissioned by Sofia municipality as part of the OP Regional Development 2007-2013 Unique document for the country; Developed for the biggest city and the capital of Bulgaria; Integrates the best ideas from the adopted strategic documents and unlocks the potential of the capital city; Has its own institutional framework; Unique public participation opportunities, for PPPs, for coordination and control. The Integrated Plan for Urban regeneration and Development of the city of Sofia is cofinanced by the OP Regional Development through the ERDF, the state budget of the Republic of Bulgaria and Sofia municipality budget.
IURDP in the Planning System EU STRATEGY EUROPE 2020 NATIONAL REFORMS PROGRAMME 2011-2015 RDA SPA EPA, BA COMMON STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK 2014-2020 NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME BULGARIA 2020 PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT 2014-2020 NATIONAL STRATEGY FOR REGIONAL DEVELOPEMNT 2012-2022 NATIONAL CONCEPT FOR SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT 2013-2025 MACROREGIONAL STRATEGIES OPERATIONAL PROGRAMMES REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS NUTS2 level REGIONAL SCHEMES FOR SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT NUTS 2 SECTORIAL PROGRAMMES DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES NUTS 3 REGIONAL SCHEMES FOR SPATIAL DEVELOPEMNT NUTS 3 MUNICIPALITY DEVELOPMENT PLANS LAU 1 MASTER PLANS SEA DETAILED PLANS CA/SA INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS IPURD EIA 34
Differences and links Master Plan Longterm vision for development Comprehensive strategic vision for the whole territory Municipality Development Plan (MDP)- midterm document Covers the whole territory of the municipality IURDP midterm development document A programming document for certain Development/Intervention zones IURDP it could coincide with the period of the MDP Covers the territory within the regulation boundary
IPURD Sofia main goal...durable improvement of the economic, social and ecological conditions of the urban territory through integration of all activities in the plan on such a way, as a result of which the relation between different parts to create that synergy, which will make a considerable impact on the image of the overall city...(tor, 2011)
IURDP Sofia Vision 2020 Sofia a city of the people and for the people Inspiring, engaging and inclusive for its population Sofia smart and creative city Stimulating knowledge and creativity Sofia authentic and vibrant city Conserving its past and open to the future Sofia green and attractive city Protecting its environment and effectively using its resources
BalREc 2012, Smart City Investment, Sofia http://foto.stroitelstvo.info/balrec/photos/4497_balrec_smart_city_investment_-_sofia 38
Main activities and stages 1. Targeted analysis; 2. Vision for development of Sofia until 2020; 3. Identification of the impact/intervention zones; 4. Identification of the stakeholders - dynamics; 5. Public participation - public discussions, round tables, focus groups, interviews; 6. Strategy, objectives and priorities of the IURDP; 7. Identification of projects, ideas, investment proposals and potential PPPs;
Main activities and stages 8. Schedule and realisation programme for the IURDP and an Action plan for each one of the three intervention zones; 9. IURDP budget; 10. Monitoring and evaluation indicators of the IURDP; 11. SEA and EIA scoping; 12. Briefs for the Detailed plans, if any; 13. Projects briefs, included within the IURDP 14. Proposal for IURDP management system
IURDP priorities Priority 1: Humanisation and renovation of the urban environment social inclusion and public participation, accessibility and safety Priority 2: Development of knowledge-based economy, innovations and creativity young creative generations support, promotion of arts, culture, science, IT and smart governance Priority 3: Protection of authenticity and improving the livability of the city centre - protection of traditions, cultural variety, religious and ethnic tolerance, exposition of heritage, city marketing Priority 4: Protection and effective use of natural resources mountains and green corridors, mineral waters, alternative energy sources.
Selection of intervention zones Zone with predominantly social character (C) - prefabricated housing with concentration of social and economic problems, bad infrastructure, low quality environment; Public functions zone with significant public importance (O) - concentration of public and administrative buildings, heritage and open spaces, bad infrastructure; Zone with potential for economic development (И) - industrial functions and business activities, territories with market defects, unsatisfactory for investment interests and potential for development Linear projects & links according to the integrated urban transport plan
Integrated assessment of the urban structural units
Potential territories for urban regeneration and development
Т Intervention zones adopted by Sofia Municipality Council ЛИНЕЙНИ ОБЕКТИ С ОБЩОГРАДСКО ЗНАЧЕНИЕ: 1 БУЛ. ИЗТОЧНА ТАНГЕНТА 2 БУЛ. ТОДОР КАБЛЕШКОВ 3 БУЛ. ЗАПАДНА ТАНГЕНТА 4 III ти МЕТРОДИАМЕТЪР ЗОНА З А ВЪЗДЕЙСТВИЕ С1 СЕВЕРОЗАПАД - ЗАПАД Територия /ха/ Население /хил./ 2189 194 С2 СЕВЕРОИЗТОК 869 77 И1 ИЗТОК 1168 N/A И2 СЕВЕР 1225 N/A О1 ЦЕНТЪР 1623 105 О2 СТУДЕНТСКИ ГРАД 327 26 METREX conference Venue 38% from the area of compact city 3.7% from the area of Sofia municipality
Proposed projects and ideas Total (incl. online submission) 420 Zone with social character С1 155 Zone with public functions and importance О1 178 Zone with potential for economic development И1 43 For the overall city 44
Public functions zone with high significance О1 Centre
Project groups in the O1 zone O1-01 Central Railway station O1-02 Maria Luiza blvd and Lions bridge O1-03 Pirotska str. and the markets О1-04 National palace of children О1-05 Urban axes Revival О1-06 Tolerance square О1-07 Golden Sofia О1-08 Vitosha blvd О1-09 Graf Ignatiev str. О1-10 National palace of Culture О1-11 Boris Garden and the Zoo О1-12 Southern Park О1-13 Macedonia pl., Russian monument О1-14 Linear projects О1-15 Social infrastructure Main generators for change METREX conference venue
Projects group 01-01: Central Railway station portfolio Sofia Master Plan 2009 Most proposed projects in the zone completed or in progress
IURDP Sofia communication Total meetings over 80 Social research total 4 Focus groups total 10 Publications total 15 Public forums total 10 Exhibitions total 5 Public discussions total 5 http://www.sofia-agk.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=274
Exhibitions in the city centre Sofia, 2012-2013
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