1. EUKN POLICY LAB The European and Global Urban Agendas and their Relevance for Cyprus
European Regional Development Fund
Examples of Integrated Urban Interventions
Christiana Syzinou
European Funds Unit
Ministry of Interior, Cyprus

2. CONTENT
Introduction
Reasoning for Integrated Sustainable Urban Development
Indicative actions
Examples of completed projects ( )
Examples of ongoing projects ( )

3. Introduction European Funds Unit
IB for Priority Axis Sustainable Urban Development of the OP “Competitiveness and sustainable development” (€120million)
Evaluation of the projects in cooperation with the Local Authorities
Monitoring the progress of the projects etc

4. Reasoning for Integrated Sustainable Urban Development
Problems Cities Face
Economic (recession, poverty, unemployment)
Social (aging, immigrants)
Environmental (sustainable transport, parking)
Cultural (cultural centers, accessibility to sites)
Other Urban (green spaces, facades/roofs, noise, shading)

5. CY ISUD AXIS THEMATIC OBJECTIVES

6. Specific Objectives in Urban Areas
Encouragement of business activity (3a)
Improvement of the attractiveness of areas of cultural interest (6c)
Regeneration of the build environment (6e)
Improvement of mobility (7c)
Enhancement of Social Services (9b)

7. Indicative actions under Specific Objectives
Encouragement of business activity (3a)
Redeveloping and reusing of traditional municipality markets
The provision of modern information and communications technologies
The creation of Entrepreneurship Centres.
Interventions in commercial neighbourhoods and the creation of organised spaces for the promotion of local traditional products.

8. Indicative actions under Specific Objectives
Improvement of the attractiveness of areas of cultural interest (6c)
Restoration, enhancement and reuse of existing cultural buildings
Creation of new cultural /multipurpose centers
Cultural walks for the exploitation and promotion of religious, historical and cultural elements
Restoration of other buildings of the cultural Reserve of urban areas (e.g. traditional hostels) and the development of new uses of a cultural character

9. Indicative actions under Specific Objectives
Regeneration of the build environment of deprived areas (6e)
Restoration of the facades/roofs
Regeneration of squares or other open public spaces to improve the accessibility
Pedestrianization, restoration and maintenance of built environment in deprived areas
Regeneration of deprived neighborhoods and upgrade of their specific unique and cultural elements of their built environment
The creation or upgrading of green spaces and gardens

10. Indicative actions under Specific Objectives
Improvement of mobility (7c)
Creation/extension of cycle paths
Extension and upgrading of networks of pedestrian streets
Interventions and improvement of the infrastructure and the quality of the roads and traffic arrangements
Interventions to improve the mobility of people with disabilities
Upgrading of traffic lighting systems in junctions and crossings for pedestrians/cyclists

11. Indicative actions under Specific Objectives
Improvement of Social Services (9b)
Upgrading of the services provided to elderly
The establishment of Centers for Creative Aging
Reception Centers for the homeless
The renovation of unused buildings to accommodate social services

12. 2014-2020 Implementation Project Selection Process- Priority Axis 6
preparation and adoption/approval of the Strategic Plans for an Integrated Sustainable Urban Development
Variation in the distribution of responsibilities to Local Authorities (Municipalities)  

13. Implementation 2 Process for the Adoption of the Strategic Plans
Invitation to the local authorities for drafting the Strategic Plans by TPH
Preparation of Strategic plans by LA
Evaluation
Adoption of Strategic plans 

14. Implementation 3 Project selection process
Designation of the Local Authorities as Intermediary Bodies 
Preparation and publication of calls
Evaluation of proposals
Validation of proposal evaluation
Issue of the Project Financing Decisions 
Complaints handling.

15. Examples of completed projects (2007-2013)
New Pedestrian Zones
Improved traffic management
Restoration of Streets, Buildings, squares and other public spaces
New street furniture and tree planting
New electricity, telecommunications and water connections/provisions
Preservations and highlight of the traditional architecture of historic centers
Restoration and reuse of traditional buildings for cultural use
11 projects-€109million

16. Examples of completed projects (2007-2013)
Creation of dynamic in towns
Entrepreneurship strengthening
New Business Attraction
Jobs creation
Attractiveness for residents and visitors
Youth attraction
Air quality for residential and commercial areas
Development of private Initiative (houses/shops restoration)
Redefining of the historical centers as a place of different uses (entertainment, recreation, cultural activities)
Preservation of environment and cultural identity

17. …and of course there are more to come Thank you
Christiana Sizinou
European Funds Unit
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