1. CITIES CASES Aleksandra Czyzewska Plock 19 – 21, 2006 URBAMAS

2. Rotterdam The largest main port of north – west Europe The largest main port of north – west Europe Combined of 17 municipalities Combined of 17 municipalities Total population of 1.1 million (600 000 in regional centre – Rotterdam) – in 1810 - 70 000 Total population of 1.1 million (600 000 in regional centre – Rotterdam) – in 1810 - 70 000 Strategic location between the North Sea and the German Ruhr area Strategic location between the North Sea and the German Ruhr area Waterfront location Waterfront location Sea port industry, trade & distribution, business services Sea port industry, trade & distribution, business services 1940 inner city area and harbor destroyed in German bombing raids and reconstructed, according to modern planning 1940 inner city area and harbor destroyed in German bombing raids and reconstructed, according to modern planning

3. Rotterdam In seventies “urban renewal” started (bottom up approach) In seventies “urban renewal” started (bottom up approach) Over half of the 100 000 in designated urban renewal areas are renovated Over half of the 100 000 in designated urban renewal areas are renovated The river is being rediscovered as a core element in the city’s quality of life The river is being rediscovered as a core element in the city’s quality of life The process of suburbanization partly stagnated from early eighties The process of suburbanization partly stagnated from early eighties

4. The program of “The New Rotterdam” “social renewal” – creating a homogenous city with equal opportunities for native Rotterdamers and immigrants “social renewal” – creating a homogenous city with equal opportunities for native Rotterdamers and immigrants “economic renewal” – building an urban climate in which economic development is a focal element and strengthens and reinforces the social climate “economic renewal” – building an urban climate in which economic development is a focal element and strengthens and reinforces the social climate “spatial renewal” – developing an attractive city environment offering varied locations, efficient public transport and high – quality recreational facilities, all in order to ensure an optimal quality of life “spatial renewal” – developing an attractive city environment offering varied locations, efficient public transport and high – quality recreational facilities, all in order to ensure an optimal quality of life

5. Waterfront development The harbor industry moves along the river towards the sea The harbor industry moves along the river towards the sea Transport companies and trading enterprises follow the trend of suburbanization Transport companies and trading enterprises follow the trend of suburbanization Engineering works and shipyards close down. Engineering works and shipyards close down. Vacated land becomes available for re use along the north and south banks of the river Vacated land becomes available for re use along the north and south banks of the river

6. Phases of urban regeneration The early seventies – land used for law cost housing (social housing estates being built) The early seventies – land used for law cost housing (social housing estates being built) Mid – eighties – urban planning policy assumes a wider perspective; the new policy is marked by an integral approach in which economic, social and spatial – qualitative aspects are treated with equal priority Mid – eighties – urban planning policy assumes a wider perspective; the new policy is marked by an integral approach in which economic, social and spatial – qualitative aspects are treated with equal priority An integral development strategy was initiated in order to assimilate the riverside area into the city (new functions, tourist attractions) An integral development strategy was initiated in order to assimilate the riverside area into the city (new functions, tourist attractions) A new element – PPP throughout the realization 1 : 10 A new element – PPP throughout the realization 1 : 10 The visitor numbers in “Waterstad” area and vicinity jumped from 500 000 in 1984 to 3,5 mln in 1991 The visitor numbers in “Waterstad” area and vicinity jumped from 500 000 in 1984 to 3,5 mln in 1991

7. Kop van Zuid – 15 years project 5000 residents, 300 000 m2 of office space and a host of urban amenities 5000 residents, 300 000 m2 of office space and a host of urban amenities Economic renewal - Fits perfectly with integral strategy of economic, social and spatial planning (a prime location for the establishment of headquarters of international corporations operating in the logistic sector in North – West Europe and industrial services) Economic renewal - Fits perfectly with integral strategy of economic, social and spatial planning (a prime location for the establishment of headquarters of international corporations operating in the logistic sector in North – West Europe and industrial services) Social - Exploiting the labour potential in surrounding districts Social - Exploiting the labour potential in surrounding districts Spatial renewal – regrouping of employment concentrations and and large scale public amenties (reducing car use – new metro) Spatial renewal – regrouping of employment concentrations and and large scale public amenties (reducing car use – new metro) The integration of new development in the existing urban fabric - Rotterdam approach The integration of new development in the existing urban fabric - Rotterdam approach

8. VILNIUS During preparation and discussion of Vilnius City Strategic Plan in 2001-2002: During preparation and discussion of Vilnius City Strategic Plan in 2001-2002: 3 surveys were carried out (of experts, residents of Vilnius, Municipality), over 1400 people interviewed; 3 surveys were carried out (of experts, residents of Vilnius, Municipality), over 1400 people interviewed; 15 “work breakfasts” and other meetings were organized, where over 300 participants took part; 15 “work breakfasts” and other meetings were organized, where over 300 participants took part; 6 seminars for the discussions of Vilnius City Strategic Plan with more than 400 participants were held; 6 seminars for the discussions of Vilnius City Strategic Plan with more than 400 participants were held; 2 conferences for the presentation of the Vision and Strategic Plan were arranged, over 300 participants took part in them; 2 conferences for the presentation of the Vision and Strategic Plan were arranged, over 300 participants took part in them; Strategic Plan received suggestions from more than 100 residents of Vilnius; Strategic Plan received suggestions from more than 100 residents of Vilnius; Four cooperation contracts were signed with: the Ministry of Environment, the Ministry of Culture, Kaunas City Municipality, Vilnius University, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Association of Architects, Knowledge Economy Forum; Four cooperation contracts were signed with: the Ministry of Environment, the Ministry of Culture, Kaunas City Municipality, Vilnius University, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Association of Architects, Knowledge Economy Forum; 2 films about Vilnius developments possibilities were created; Internet page for Vilnius City Strategic Plan was created: http://www.vilnius.lt/vmsp / 2 films about Vilnius developments possibilities were created; Internet page for Vilnius City Strategic Plan was created: http://www.vilnius.lt/vmsp /http://www.vilnius.lt/vmsp /http://www.vilnius.lt/vmsp /

9. VILNIUS Vilnius City Strategic Plan 2002-2011 has undergone five preparation stages in 2001-2002. During the first stage Vilnius City vision was created, during the second stage analysis of economical and social conditions was made, during the third stage - long-term priorities for the city's development were determined. Vilnius City Strategic Plan 2002-2011 has undergone five preparation stages in 2001-2002. During the first stage Vilnius City vision was created, during the second stage analysis of economical and social conditions was made, during the third stage - long-term priorities for the city's development were determined. On 28 November, 2001 the Vilnius Municipal Council approved Vilnius City Vision - 2020 and development priorities for 2002-2011: On 28 November, 2001 the Vilnius Municipal Council approved Vilnius City Vision - 2020 and development priorities for 2002-2011: Increasing the international competitiveness of Vilnius, Developing a new economy, Creating an advanced society, Developing of transportation infrastructure. Increasing the international competitiveness of Vilnius, Developing a new economy, Creating an advanced society, Developing of transportation infrastructure.

10. VILNIUS During the fourth stage according the set out priorities a project of Vilnius City Strategic Plan 2002-2011 was prepared. Vilnius City Strategic Plan was discussed in February - May, 2002 and raised great public interest. After the evaluation of suggestions, made by the committees of Vilnius City Municipal Council, administration and society, Vilnius City Strategic Plan was corrected and supplemented. The Vilnius City Municipal Council approved the Vilnius City Strategic Plan 2002-2011 by the Decision No. 607 dated June 19, 2002. Vilnius City Strategic Plan relates to the Strategic Plan for Municipal Activity in 2002-2004 and the Vilnius City Official Plan 2005. During the fourth stage according the set out priorities a project of Vilnius City Strategic Plan 2002-2011 was prepared. Vilnius City Strategic Plan was discussed in February - May, 2002 and raised great public interest. After the evaluation of suggestions, made by the committees of Vilnius City Municipal Council, administration and society, Vilnius City Strategic Plan was corrected and supplemented. The Vilnius City Municipal Council approved the Vilnius City Strategic Plan 2002-2011 by the Decision No. 607 dated June 19, 2002. Vilnius City Strategic Plan relates to the Strategic Plan for Municipal Activity in 2002-2004 and the Vilnius City Official Plan 2005.

11. VILNIUS During the fifth stage Vilnius City Strategic Plan's monitoring system was created. It creates conditions to control the implementation of the Strategic Plan, to evaluate implementation's impact on the city and, if necessary, to supplement and change the Strategic Plan. During the fifth stage Vilnius City Strategic Plan's monitoring system was created. It creates conditions to control the implementation of the Strategic Plan, to evaluate implementation's impact on the city and, if necessary, to supplement and change the Strategic Plan.

12. VILNIUS - Participants VILNIUS CITY MUNICIPAL COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF ECONOMICS AND FINANCE COMMITTEE OF CONTROL COMMITTEE OF CULTURE, EDUCATION, SPORT AND YOUTH AFFAIRS COMMITTEE OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE OF SERVICES AND CITY ECONOMY COMMITTEE OF MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE OF SOCIAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE OF HEALTH CARE AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION VILNIUS CITY MUNICIPAL COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF ECONOMICS AND FINANCE COMMITTEE OF CONTROL COMMITTEE OF CULTURE, EDUCATION, SPORT AND YOUTH AFFAIRS COMMITTEE OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE OF SERVICES AND CITY ECONOMY COMMITTEE OF MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE OF SOCIAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE OF HEALTH CARE AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

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20. SOFIA - URBAN STRUCTURE

21. Priorities for action

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